Prepare against Matej Hrabusa
IM · Slovakia · World #2,090 classical · FIDE ID 14908042
Our database contains 884 games by Matej Hrabusa, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Hrabusa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Hrabusa before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,379 | 2,407 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,329 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,359 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 884 | 358 | 303 | 223 | 40.5% |
| As White | 439 | 191 | 143 | 105 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 445 | 167 | 160 | 118 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Hrabusa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Hrabusa's side.
First moves as White (439 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 59.9% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 133 | 30.3% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 20 | 4.6% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 4.3% | 65.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hrabusa usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hrabusa usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hrabusa usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Hrabusa usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hrabusa usually continues Bf4 (56.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Hrabusa usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 150 | 67.3% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 26 | 11.7% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 6.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 5.4% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 4.9% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 71 | 53.8% | 54.9% |
| Nf6 | 54 | 40.9% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.8% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Matej Hrabusa's chess games
All 884 games by Matej Hrabusa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 358 wins, 303 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 37 | 11/19/7 | 29.7% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 32 | 9/14/9 | 28.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 14/2/2 | 77.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 14 | 11/3/0 | 78.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 12/22/18 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 21/16/8 | 46.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 24 | 5/12/7 | 20.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Jan Markos | 2,596 | chT-CZE 1112 | D08 |
| Jul 2010 | Tomas Petrik | 2,532 | ch-SVK Open A | B35 |
| Apr 2014 | Jan Krejci | 2,527 | chT1E-CZE 1314 | A84 |
| Oct 2012 | Martin Petr | 2,521 | chT1W-CZE 1213 | C17 |
| Jul 2017 | Vojtech Plat | 2,520 | Prague Opocensky Mem | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2014 | 50 | 31.5 | 2,322 |
| Prague Opocensky Mem | 2021 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,416 |
| ch-SVK | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 2,265 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2009 | 17 | 10 | 2,293 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2006 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2010 | 17 | 9 | 2,302 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2022 | 15 | 11 | 2,278 |
| Prague Open | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,275 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Milan Pacher (14 games) · Marian Jurcik (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Hrabusa's chess games?
884 games by Matej Hrabusa, from Oct 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Matej Hrabusa has played.
What does Matej Hrabusa play on the first move as White?
Across 439 games with White in our database, Matej Hrabusa opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Hrabusa answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Matej Hrabusa play as White?
As White, Matej Hrabusa's most-played openings in our database are: London System (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 439 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Hrabusa play as Black?
As Black, Matej Hrabusa most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Matej Hrabusa's FIDE rating?
Matej Hrabusa is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Matej Hrabusa played?
Our database contains 884 games by Matej Hrabusa, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 358 wins, 303 draws, 223 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Hrabusa?
884 games by Matej Hrabusa reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.