Prepare against Matous Hlavina
Czechia · World #7,403 classical · FIDE ID 386650
Our database contains 248 games by Matous Hlavina, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matous Hlavina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matous Hlavina 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 | 2,216 | 2,275 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,094 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,238 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 83 | 77 | 88 | 33.5% |
| As White | 128 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 120 | 43 | 34 | 43 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matous Hlavina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matous Hlavina's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 96.1% | 48.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hlavina usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hlavina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hlavina usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Hlavina usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hlavina usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 79.7% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 75.0% | 51.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Matous Hlavina's chess games
All 248 games by Matous Hlavina in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 83 wins, 77 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D76 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,496 | 32nd Pardubice Czech Open A | B92 |
| Jul 2026 | Stinka,Jakub | 2,352 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | B10 |
| Mar 2023 | Petr Gnojek | 2,313 | ch-CZE U20 | B80 |
| Feb 2023 | Anna Lhotska | 2,296 | chT1W-CZE 2223 | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Petr Walek | 2,294 | Ricany Open | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-CZE U20 | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,138 |
| ch-CZE U18/20 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,999 |
| chT2C-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,096 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,556 |
| 24th Klatovy Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matous Hlavina's chess games?
248 games by Matous Hlavina, from Jun 2015 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 Matous Hlavina has played.
What does Matous Hlavina play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Matous Hlavina opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matous Hlavina answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Matous Hlavina play as White?
As White, Matous Hlavina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matous Hlavina play as Black?
As Black, Matous Hlavina most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Matous Hlavina's FIDE rating?
Matous Hlavina is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Matous Hlavina played?
Our database contains 248 games by Matous Hlavina, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 77 draws, 88 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matous Hlavina?
248 games by Matous Hlavina 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.