Prepare against Matias Perez Gormaz
IM · CHL · World #2,972 classical · FIDE ID 3406342
When preparing against Matias Perez Gormaz, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 38.6% over 44 games.
Our database contains 2,936 games by Matias Perez Gormaz, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matias Perez Gormaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matias Perez Gormaz 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 | 2,340 | 2,444 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,335 | 2,384 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,446 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,936 | 1,478 | 375 | 1,083 | 50.3% |
| As White | 1,451 | 772 | 185 | 494 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 1,485 | 706 | 190 | 589 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matias Perez Gormaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matias Perez Gormaz's side.
First moves as White (1,451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 973 | 67.1% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 251 | 17.3% | 58.2% |
| Nf3 | 119 | 8.2% | 63.0% |
| g3 | 89 | 6.1% | 58.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 0.7% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gormaz usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gormaz usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gormaz usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gormaz usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gormaz usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gormaz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (708 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 375 | 53.0% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 189 | 26.7% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 75 | 10.6% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 25 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 18 | 2.5% | 63.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 313 | 64.7% | 55.1% |
| Nf6 | 159 | 32.9% | 61.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Matias Perez Gormaz's chess games
All 2,936 games by Matias Perez Gormaz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 1,478 wins, 375 draws, 1,083 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 216 | 125/28/63 | 57.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 90 | 52/4/34 | 57.8% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 76 | 37/7/32 | 48.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 39/12/24 | 52.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 74 | 39/8/27 | 52.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 60 | 28/11/21 | 46.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 59 | 36/3/20 | 61.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 51 | 30/6/15 | 58.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 19/6/17 | 45.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 42 | 25/5/12 | 59.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 157 | 71/21/65 | 45.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 130 | 56/17/57 | 43.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 90 | 43/10/37 | 47.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 71 | 34/10/27 | 47.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 56 | 32/9/15 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 22/10/13 | 48.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 44 | 17/3/24 | 38.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 40 | 22/4/14 | 55.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 17/6/15 | 44.7% |
| D02 | London System | 36 | 16/3/17 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | D05 |
| Aug 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,720 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,717 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| May 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | Titled Tuesday | B10 |
| Mar 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,635 | Titled Tue Early | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,852 | 1,046.5 | 2,362 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 175 | 94 | 2,314 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 104 | 53 | 2,293 |
| ch-CHI | 2024 | 72 | 41 | 2,348 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 36 | 2,320 |
| chT-CHI | 2019 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,274 |
| Santiago Endesa Interempresas Team Tournament B | 2010 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,129 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Cristobal Henriquez Villagra (12 games) · Anton Demchenko (11 games) · Julian Estrada Nieto (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matias Perez Gormaz's chess games?
2,936 games by Matias Perez Gormaz, from Apr 2009 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 Matias Perez Gormaz has played.
What does Matias Perez Gormaz play on the first move as White?
Across 1,451 games with White in our database, Matias Perez Gormaz opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matias Perez Gormaz answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Matias Perez Gormaz play as White?
As White, Matias Perez Gormaz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (216 games, 57.9% win rate); Italian Game (90 games, 57.8% win rate); Hungarian Opening (76 games, 48.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,451 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matias Perez Gormaz play as Black?
As Black, Matias Perez Gormaz most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (157 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian (130 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (90 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,485 games.
What is Matias Perez Gormaz's FIDE rating?
Matias Perez Gormaz is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,335 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Matias Perez Gormaz played?
Our database contains 2,936 games by Matias Perez Gormaz, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,478 wins, 375 draws, 1,083 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matias Perez Gormaz?
2,936 games by Matias Perez Gormaz 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.