Prepare against Matej Nemergut
Slovakia · World #20,525 classical · FIDE ID 14923181
When preparing against Matej Nemergut, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 166 games by Matej Nemergut, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Nemergut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Nemergut 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 | 2,053 | 2,105 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,980 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,078 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 66 | 47 | 53 | 39.8% |
| As White | 85 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 33 | 23 | 25 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Nemergut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Nemergut's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 80.0% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 16.5% | 60.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Nemergut usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nemergut usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nemergut usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nemergut usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Nemergut usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Nemergut usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 38.6% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 29.5% | 73.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Matej Nemergut's chess games
All 166 games by Matej Nemergut in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 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: 66 wins, 47 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Marian Kantorik | 2,270 | chT-SVK 1314 | D31 |
| Feb 2015 | Mikhail Bemak | 2,180 | chT2D-SVK 14/15 | E38 |
| Mar 2014 | Andrej Kovac | 2,171 | chT-SVK 1314 | A87 |
| Dec 2022 | Andrej Holly | 2,164 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B01 |
| Mar 2014 | Miroslav Velcko | 2,162 | chT-SVK 1314 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,998 |
| Lesnica Pieniny Open | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 1,927 |
| chT2D-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,029 |
| chT1E-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| chT2D-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,923 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,687 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Nemergut's chess games?
166 games by Matej Nemergut, from May 2010 to Jul 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 Nemergut has played.
What does Matej Nemergut play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Matej Nemergut opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Nemergut answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Matej Nemergut play as White?
As White, Matej Nemergut's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Nemergut play as Black?
As Black, Matej Nemergut most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Matej Nemergut's FIDE rating?
Matej Nemergut is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (May 2019).
How many games has Matej Nemergut played?
Our database contains 166 games by Matej Nemergut, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 47 draws, 53 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Nemergut?
166 games by Matej Nemergut 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.