Prepare against Matiss Mustaps
FM · LVA · World #2,241 classical · FIDE ID 11602295
When preparing against Matiss Mustaps, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 474 games by Matiss Mustaps, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matiss Mustaps's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matiss Mustaps 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 | 2,371 | 2,385 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,345 | 2,499 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,329 | 2,423 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 169 | 132 | 173 | 35.7% |
| As White | 235 | 86 | 73 | 76 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 239 | 83 | 59 | 97 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matiss Mustaps's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matiss Mustaps's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 98.3% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mustaps usually continues Nf3 (49.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mustaps usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Mustaps usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mustaps usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mustaps usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 84.1% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 15 | 14.0% | 73.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 98.8% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Matiss Mustaps's chess games
All 474 games by Matiss Mustaps in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Aug 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: 169 wins, 132 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 42 | 13/14/15 | 31.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,671 | ch-EU blitz | B33 |
| Nov 2020 | Nijat Abasov | 2,668 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | B40 |
| Apr 2017 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,650 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Jul 2019 | Rasmus Svane | 2,615 | Riga Tal Memorial Blitz | B15 |
| May 2018 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,574 | ch-LAT | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 140 | 58.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-LAT | 2020 | 46 | 24 | 2,330 |
| chT-LAT | 2019 | 21 | 12 | 2,344 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 18 | 11 | 2,321 |
| Liepajas Rokade Open | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 2,462 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,209 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
| Olaine rapid Open | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matiss Mustaps's chess games?
474 games by Matiss Mustaps, from Jul 2004 to Aug 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 Matiss Mustaps has played.
What does Matiss Mustaps play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Matiss Mustaps opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matiss Mustaps answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Matiss Mustaps play as White?
As White, Matiss Mustaps's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matiss Mustaps play as Black?
As Black, Matiss Mustaps most often plays: King's Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Matiss Mustaps's FIDE rating?
Matiss Mustaps is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,345 in rapid and 2,329 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Matiss Mustaps played?
Our database contains 474 games by Matiss Mustaps, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 132 draws, 173 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matiss Mustaps?
474 games by Matiss Mustaps 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.