Prepare against Mateu Boci
FM · Albania · World #4,437 classical · FIDE ID 4704665
When preparing against Mateu Boci, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 26.8% over 41 games.
Our database contains 509 games by Mateu Boci, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mateu Boci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateu Boci 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 | 2,290 | 2,330 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,295 | 2,295 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,387 | 2,387 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 509 | 228 | 81 | 200 | 44.8% |
| As White | 258 | 122 | 40 | 96 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 251 | 106 | 41 | 104 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateu Boci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateu Boci's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 256 | 99.2% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Boci usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Boci usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Boci usually continues d4 (55.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Boci usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Boci usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 84.1% | 51.3% |
| e6 | 16 | 11.6% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 94.4% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Mateu Boci's chess games
All 509 games by Mateu Boci in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 228 wins, 81 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 57 | 26/10/21 | 45.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 11/9/21 | 26.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 36 | 19/4/13 | 52.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,651 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Feb 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,643 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Nov 2025 | Rasmus Svane | 2,609 | European Rapid 2025 | B15 |
| Feb 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,597 | Titled Tue Late | C89 |
| May 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 271 | 151 | 2,352 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,410 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,333 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,907 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,088 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,725 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateu Boci's chess games?
509 games by Mateu Boci, from May 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 Mateu Boci has played.
What does Mateu Boci play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Mateu Boci opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateu Boci answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Mateu Boci play as White?
As White, Mateu Boci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 45.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateu Boci play as Black?
As Black, Mateu Boci most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 57.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Mateu Boci's FIDE rating?
Mateu Boci is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,295 in rapid and 2,387 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mateu Boci played?
Our database contains 509 games by Mateu Boci, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 81 draws, 200 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateu Boci?
509 games by Mateu Boci 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.