Prepare against Cocoro Matsumura

CM · Japan · World #8,860 classical · FIDE ID 36087114

When preparing against Cocoro Matsumura, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.

Our database contains 204 games by Cocoro Matsumura, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cocoro Matsumura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cocoro Matsumura 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cocoro Matsumura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cocoro Matsumura's side.

First moves as White (102 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.0% score
  • …c5 (39% of these games) — Matsumura usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
  • …e5 (27% of these games) — Matsumura usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Matsumura usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
• 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Matsumura usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)

Cocoro Matsumura's chess games

All 204 games by Cocoro Matsumura in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 67 wins, 35 draws, 101 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Cocoro Matsumura's chess games?

204 games by Cocoro Matsumura, from Sep 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 Cocoro Matsumura has played.

What does Cocoro Matsumura play on the first move as White?

Across 102 games with White in our database, Cocoro Matsumura opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cocoro Matsumura answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).

What openings does Cocoro Matsumura play as White?

As White, Cocoro Matsumura's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Cocoro Matsumura play as Black?

As Black, Cocoro Matsumura most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.

What is Cocoro Matsumura's FIDE rating?

Cocoro Matsumura is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Jul 2026).

How many games has Cocoro Matsumura played?

Our database contains 204 games by Cocoro Matsumura, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 35 draws, 101 losses (32.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Cocoro Matsumura?

204 games by Cocoro Matsumura 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.

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