Prepare against Mati Tikerpuu
Estonia · World #44,220 classical · FIDE ID 4505905
When preparing against Mati Tikerpuu, expect 1.b4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 47 games by Mati Tikerpuu, covering May 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mati Tikerpuu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mati Tikerpuu 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 | 1,918 | 1,933 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,881 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,891 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 31.9% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mati Tikerpuu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mati Tikerpuu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 82% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Tikerpuu usually continues Bb2 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Tikerpuu usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tikerpuu usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Tikerpuu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Tikerpuu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Tikerpuu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 71.4% | 35.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Mati Tikerpuu's chess games
All 47 games by Mati Tikerpuu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Oliver Nill | 2,166 | 32nd ch-NATO | A10 |
| Oct 2026 | Kaspars Circenis | 2,056 | 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | A40 |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander R. Flaata | 2,048 | 32nd ch-NATO | A00 |
| Jun 2022 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 1,991 | 32nd ch-NATO | A00 |
| Oct 2021 | Erik Kruit | 1,927 | 31st ch-NATO | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,910 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,946 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mati Tikerpuu's chess games?
47 games by Mati Tikerpuu, from May 2017 to Nov 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 Mati Tikerpuu has played.
What does Mati Tikerpuu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Mati Tikerpuu opens with 1.b4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mati Tikerpuu answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mati Tikerpuu play as White?
As White, Mati Tikerpuu's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mati Tikerpuu play as Black?
As Black, Mati Tikerpuu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mati Tikerpuu's FIDE rating?
Mati Tikerpuu is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Mati Tikerpuu played?
Our database contains 47 games by Mati Tikerpuu, covering May 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mati Tikerpuu?
47 games by Mati Tikerpuu 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.