Prepare against Matias Alejandro Figueroa
Brazil · World #13,910 classical · FIDE ID 44794770
When preparing against Matias Alejandro Figueroa, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Matias Alejandro Figueroa, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Matias Alejandro Figueroa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matias Alejandro Figueroa 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 | 2,119 | 2,123 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,939 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,888 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 190 rated games against 169 different opponents, across 27 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 90 | 56 | 13 | 21 | 62.2% | 1,910 | 2,020 | 11 |
| Rapid | 35 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 65.7% | 1,867 | 1,924 | 5 |
| Blitz | 29 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 51.7% | 1,924 | 1,909 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 55 | 10 | 7 | 38 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 89 | 66 | 9 | 14 | 74.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 27 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74 | 46 | 8 | 20 | 1,861 | 1,957 |
| 2025 | 104 | 60 | 8 | 36 | 1,918 | 1,962 |
| 2024 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1,800 | 1,850 |
Where Matias Alejandro Figueroa has played
Brazil (24) · Argentina (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matias Alejandro Figueroa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matias Alejandro Figueroa's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 64.3% | 88.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 88.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Figueroa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Figueroa usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Figueroa usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Figueroa usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Figueroa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Figueroa usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Matias Alejandro Figueroa's chess games
All 30 games by Matias Alejandro Figueroa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Rene Garnier | 2,230 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | E62 |
| Jul 2026 | Lucas Estremes Ricci | 1,899 | X SESC Caioba Open | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Fausto Minelli | 1,872 | Brazil Chess - Floripa | B40 |
| Oct 2026 | Mariano Vassallo | 1,856 | Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez | A00 |
| Jun 2026 | Pedro Cezar Vezneyan Povia | 1,823 | X SESC Caioba Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,044 |
| X SESC Caioba Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,118 |
| Campeonato Sudamericano Montevideo 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,938 |
| IX SESC Caioba Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,104 |
| Porto Alegre U2400 Open 2nd | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,932 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,958 |
| Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,129 |
| Pan American Amateur Chess Championship 2026 | Open | U2300 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matias Alejandro Figueroa's chess games?
30 games by Matias Alejandro Figueroa, from Aug 2024 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 Matias Alejandro Figueroa has played.
What does Matias Alejandro Figueroa play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Matias Alejandro Figueroa opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matias Alejandro Figueroa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matias Alejandro Figueroa play as White?
As White, Matias Alejandro Figueroa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matias Alejandro Figueroa play as Black?
As Black, Matias Alejandro Figueroa most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Matias Alejandro Figueroa's FIDE rating?
Matias Alejandro Figueroa is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Matias Alejandro Figueroa played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matias Alejandro Figueroa, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matias Alejandro Figueroa?
30 games by Matias Alejandro Figueroa 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.