Prepare against Matfey Rogov
FM · Russia · World #2,600 classical · FIDE ID 44191308
When preparing against Matfey Rogov, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 42.9% over 42 games.
Our database contains 1,997 games by Matfey Rogov, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matfey Rogov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matfey Rogov 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 | 2,356 | 2,380 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,182 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,236 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,997 | 1,067 | 104 | 826 | 53.4% |
| As White | 997 | 547 | 48 | 402 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 1,000 | 520 | 56 | 424 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matfey Rogov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matfey Rogov's side.
First moves as White (997 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 749 | 75.1% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 91 | 9.1% | 62.6% |
| Na3 | 43 | 4.3% | 72.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 3.3% | 72.7% |
| Nc3 | 26 | 2.6% | 71.2% |
| f4 | 20 | 2.0% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Rogov usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rogov usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rogov usually continues d4 (49.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Rogov usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rogov usually continues Bg5 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rogov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (444 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 263 | 59.2% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 125 | 28.2% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 19 | 4.3% | 42.1% |
| a6 | 17 | 3.8% | 70.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 1.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 157 | 47.9% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 99 | 30.2% | 48.5% |
| e6 | 44 | 13.4% | 52.3% |
| a6 | 7 | 2.1% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Matfey Rogov's chess games
All 1,997 games by Matfey Rogov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 1,067 wins, 104 draws, 826 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 194 | 102/14/78 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 69 | 37/2/30 | 53.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 59 | 31/3/25 | 52.5% |
| A00 | Durkin Opening | 43 | 31/0/12 | 72.1% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 41 | 20/3/18 | 48.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 21/1/18 | 52.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 32 | 16/2/14 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 17/1/6 | 70.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 13/0/10 | 56.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 12/2/7 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 64 | 33/3/28 | 51.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 60 | 29/2/29 | 48.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 54 | 29/3/22 | 53.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 32/3/14 | 65.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 49 | 23/2/24 | 46.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 42 | 18/2/22 | 42.9% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 39 | 23/5/11 | 59.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 32 | 18/1/13 | 56.3% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 24 | 13/1/10 | 54.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| May 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| May 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,706 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Aug 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | A22 |
| Aug 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,689 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,476 | 824.5 | 2,336 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 167 | 91 | 2,346 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 93 | 50.5 | 2,339 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,509 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,492 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,277 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,303 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (12 games) · Rasmus Svane (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matfey Rogov's chess games?
1,997 games by Matfey Rogov, from Dec 2015 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 Matfey Rogov has played.
What does Matfey Rogov play on the first move as White?
Across 997 games with White in our database, Matfey Rogov opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Na3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matfey Rogov answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matfey Rogov play as White?
As White, Matfey Rogov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (194 games, 52.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (69 games, 53.6% win rate); French Defense (59 games, 52.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 997 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matfey Rogov play as Black?
As Black, Matfey Rogov most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (64 games, 51.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (60 games, 48.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (54 games, 53.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,000 games.
What is Matfey Rogov's FIDE rating?
Matfey Rogov is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (May 2026).
How many games has Matfey Rogov played?
Our database contains 1,997 games by Matfey Rogov, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,067 wins, 104 draws, 826 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matfey Rogov?
1,997 games by Matfey Rogov 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.