Prepare against Matej Viglas
Slovakia · World #81,220 classical · FIDE ID 14976935
When preparing against Matej Viglas, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 30 games by Matej Viglas, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matej Viglas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Viglas 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 | 1,786 | 1,840 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,719 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,701 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Viglas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Viglas's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Viglas usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Viglas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Viglas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Viglas usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Viglas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Viglas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Matej Viglas's chess games
All 30 games by Matej Viglas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Leo Radnaev | 2,056 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | A21 |
| Sep 2026 | Eirik Johnsen Skogstad | 1,775 | FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | B13 |
| Apr 2024 | Matus Stachovic | 1,767 | ch-SVK U12 | B51 |
| Apr 2024 | David Kluska | 1,569 | ch-SVK U12 | A29 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Buday | 1,476 | ch-SVK U12 | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,300 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,008 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | European Continental Stage | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Viglas's chess games?
30 games by Matej Viglas, from Sep 2023 to Oct 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 Viglas has played.
What does Matej Viglas play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Matej Viglas opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Viglas answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Matej Viglas play as White?
As White, Matej Viglas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Viglas play as Black?
As Black, Matej Viglas most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Matej Viglas's FIDE rating?
Matej Viglas is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matej Viglas played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matej Viglas, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Viglas?
30 games by Matej Viglas 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.