Prepare against Matous Sikora
Czechia · World #28,709 classical · FIDE ID 366714
When preparing against Matous Sikora, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 173 games by Matous Sikora, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matous Sikora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matous Sikora 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 | 1,993 | 2,085 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 37 | 67 | 69 | 21.4% |
| As White | 87 | 18 | 37 | 32 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 86 | 19 | 30 | 37 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matous Sikora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matous Sikora's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 93.1% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sikora usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sikora usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sikora usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sikora usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sikora usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 57.9% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 23.7% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.0% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Matous Sikora's chess games
All 173 games by Matous Sikora in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 37 wins, 67 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jan Mikes | 2,386 | Stare Mesto Open | C02 |
| Dec 2019 | Martin Fargac | 2,249 | chT1E-CZE 1920 | E11 |
| May 2017 | Josef Lys | 2,192 | 14th Orlova Open | E90 |
| Aug 2019 | Petr Folk | 2,184 | Stare Mesto Open | B48 |
| Nov 2021 | Tomas Cech | 2,166 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2016 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,733 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,115 |
| Ostrava Konik Open B | 2012 | 13 | 3 | 1,455 |
| 11th Valasska Bystrice Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,643 |
| 8th Orlova Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,662 |
| 13th Orlova Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,863 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matous Sikora's chess games?
173 games by Matous Sikora, from Nov 2012 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 Matous Sikora has played.
What does Matous Sikora play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Matous Sikora opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matous Sikora answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Matous Sikora play as White?
As White, Matous Sikora's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matous Sikora play as Black?
As Black, Matous Sikora most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Matous Sikora's FIDE rating?
Matous Sikora is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Matous Sikora played?
Our database contains 173 games by Matous Sikora, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 67 draws, 69 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matous Sikora?
173 games by Matous Sikora 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.