Prepare against Mathew J King
New Zealand · World #38,305 classical · FIDE ID 4300688
Our database contains 62 games by Mathew J King, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mathew J King's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathew J King 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 | 1,943 | 1,976 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 40.3% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathew J King's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathew J King's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 79.3% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — King usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — King usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — King usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — King usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — King usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Mathew J King's chess games
All 62 games by Mathew J King in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Helen Milligan | 2,041 | ch-NZL Major Open | C82 |
| Jan 2007 | Sean Watharow | 2,040 | ch-NZL Major Open | B22 |
| Jan 2009 | Tristan Stevens | 2,020 | Queenstown Open | B01 |
| Jan 2009 | Nathan Goodhue | 2,009 | Queenstown Open | B00 |
| Jan 2007 | Alan L. Aldridge | 1,989 | ch-NZL Major Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,144 |
| Nelson Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-North Island | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,209 |
| 4th Gordon Hoskyn Memorial | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathew J King's chess games?
62 games by Mathew J King, from Jan 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 Mathew J King has played.
What does Mathew J King play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Mathew J King opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathew J King answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Mathew J King play as White?
As White, Mathew J King's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathew J King play as Black?
As Black, Mathew J King most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Mathew J King's FIDE rating?
Mathew J King is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Mathew J King played?
Our database contains 62 games by Mathew J King, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathew J King?
62 games by Mathew J King 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.