Prepare against Matej Verner
Czechia · World #17,358 classical · FIDE ID 23729236
When preparing against Matej Verner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 56 games by Matej Verner, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matej Verner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Verner 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 | 2,082 | 2,143 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,057 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,060 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 3 | 35 | 32.1% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Verner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Verner's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 32.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.8% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Verner usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Verner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Verner usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Matej Verner's chess games
All 56 games by Matej Verner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Petr Walek | 2,276 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B21 |
| Jun 2026 | Nikita Filindash | 2,189 | 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | D32 |
| Jan 2025 | Myhaylo Zhukovskyi | 2,122 | 23rd Prague Open | B27 |
| Jul 2024 | Jindrich Novak | 2,010 | Ricany Open | C31 |
| Jul 2024 | Juraj Steiner | 1,912 | Ricany Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricany Open | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,866 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,988 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,006 |
| 23rd Prague Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,973 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,071 |
| 13th Prague Summer Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,098 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,318 |
| Mistrovství České republiky školních týmů v šachu 2026, střední školy | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Verner's chess games?
56 games by Matej Verner, from Apr 2019 to Sep 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 Verner has played.
What does Matej Verner play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Matej Verner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Verner answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Matej Verner play as White?
As White, Matej Verner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Verner play as Black?
As Black, Matej Verner most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Matej Verner's FIDE rating?
Matej Verner is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Matej Verner played?
Our database contains 56 games by Matej Verner, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 35 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Verner?
56 games by Matej Verner 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.