Prepare against Matej Sivcak
Slovakia · World #36,308 classical · FIDE ID 73616290
When preparing against Matej Sivcak, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 94 games by Matej Sivcak, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Sivcak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Sivcak 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 | 1,953 | 1,988 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 30 | 20 | 44 | 31.9% |
| As White | 46 | 11 | 13 | 22 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 48 | 19 | 7 | 22 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Sivcak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Sivcak's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 45.7% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Sivcak usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Sivcak usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Sivcak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Sivcak usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sivcak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 44.8% | 46.2% |
| b6 | 5 | 17.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| b6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Matej Sivcak's chess games
All 94 games by Matej Sivcak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Milos M Stankovic | 2,082 | 2nd Budapest Gyorgy Memorial | A85 |
| Mar 2024 | Benjamin Belus | 1,929 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | A26 |
| Jun 2017 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 1,926 | Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | B00 |
| Apr 2018 | Martin Kuna | 1,922 | ch-SVK U18/20 | B81 |
| Aug 2019 | Onni Korjus | 1,878 | ch-EU U18 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 1,913 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2017 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,646 |
| Oravska Priehrada Open | 2017 | 12 | 6 | 1,650 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,241 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,578 |
| 2nd Budapest Gyorgy Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| 1st SVK League Cup | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Sivcak's chess games?
94 games by Matej Sivcak, from May 2015 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 Sivcak has played.
What does Matej Sivcak play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Matej Sivcak opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Sivcak answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Matej Sivcak play as White?
As White, Matej Sivcak's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Sivcak play as Black?
As Black, Matej Sivcak most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Matej Sivcak's FIDE rating?
Matej Sivcak is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Matej Sivcak played?
Our database contains 94 games by Matej Sivcak, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 20 draws, 44 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Sivcak?
94 games by Matej Sivcak 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.