Prepare against Matic Nareks
FM · SVN · World #2,897 classical · FIDE ID 14629526
When preparing against Matic Nareks, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Matic Nareks, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matic Nareks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matic Nareks 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 | 2,343 | 2,381 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,168 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,338 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 104 | 73 | 89 | 39.1% |
| As White | 130 | 52 | 36 | 42 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 52 | 37 | 47 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matic Nareks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matic Nareks's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 86.2% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 8.5% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nareks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Nareks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nareks usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Nareks usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Nareks usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 49.3% | 56.9% |
| d6 | 16 | 21.9% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 12.3% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 48.7% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 23.1% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 7 | 17.9% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Matic Nareks's chess games
All 266 games by Matic Nareks in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 104 wins, 73 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,515 | 34th TCh-SLO 2024 | B23 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | D20 |
| Jun 2022 | Drasko Boskovic | 2,436 | Novi Sad Serbia Open A | A85 |
| Apr 2022 | Georg Kilgus | 2,415 | 22nd ch-EU | B12 |
| Aug 2023 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,393 | Titled Tue Early | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 34 | 18 | 2,280 |
| ch-EU U18 Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,070 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,192 |
| chT2M-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,396 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,283 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,774 |
| 35th TCh-SLO | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
| ch-SLO U12 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matic Nareks's chess games?
266 games by Matic Nareks, from Jul 2015 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 Matic Nareks has played.
What does Matic Nareks play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Matic Nareks opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matic Nareks answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Matic Nareks play as White?
As White, Matic Nareks's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matic Nareks play as Black?
As Black, Matic Nareks most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Matic Nareks's FIDE rating?
Matic Nareks is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Matic Nareks played?
Our database contains 266 games by Matic Nareks, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 73 draws, 89 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matic Nareks?
266 games by Matic Nareks 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.