Prepare against Matej Znuderl
SVN · World #62,899 classical · FIDE ID 14604337
When preparing against Matej Znuderl, expect 1.c4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Matej Znuderl, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matej Znuderl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Znuderl 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 | 1,846 | 2,048 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,993 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,926 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 64 | 37 | 60 | 39.8% |
| As White | 82 | 34 | 22 | 26 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 79 | 30 | 15 | 34 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Znuderl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Znuderl's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 54.9% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 21 | 25.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 14.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Znuderl usually continues g3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Znuderl usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Znuderl usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Znuderl usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Znuderl usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Znuderl usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 36.4% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 14 | 31.8% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Matej Znuderl's chess games
All 161 games by Matej Znuderl in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 64 wins, 37 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Vladyslav Kolpakov | 2,182 | 13th SLO-ch Blind Int | B28 |
| May 2014 | Marek Mackowiak | 2,179 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | C31 |
| Aug 2007 | Graham Lilley | 2,155 | 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | D36 |
| Jun 2013 | Roberto Clemente Llamero | 2,123 | IBCA Wch Blind Gr2 | E03 |
| Apr 2008 | Emil Muri | 2,013 | ch-SLO blind | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 1,935 |
| ch-SLO blind | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
| 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,809 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Znuderl's chess games?
161 games by Matej Znuderl, from Oct 2007 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 Znuderl has played.
What does Matej Znuderl play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Matej Znuderl opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Znuderl answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Matej Znuderl play as White?
As White, Matej Znuderl's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Znuderl play as Black?
As Black, Matej Znuderl most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Matej Znuderl's FIDE rating?
Matej Znuderl is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Matej Znuderl played?
Our database contains 161 games by Matej Znuderl, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 37 draws, 60 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Znuderl?
161 games by Matej Znuderl 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.