Prepare against Matt Zavortink
United States · World #10,547 classical · FIDE ID 2034263
Our database contains 399 games by Matt Zavortink, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matt Zavortink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matt Zavortink 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 | 2,161 | 2,193 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 166 | 60 | 173 | 41.6% |
| As White | 202 | 88 | 34 | 80 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 197 | 78 | 26 | 93 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matt Zavortink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matt Zavortink's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 89 | 44.1% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 26.7% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 47 | 23.3% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 5.9% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Zavortink usually continues Nc3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zavortink usually continues Nc3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zavortink usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Zavortink usually continues g3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zavortink usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zavortink usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 62.6% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 31 | 34.1% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 41.7% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Matt Zavortink's chess games
All 399 games by Matt Zavortink in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 166 wins, 60 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 36 | 15/7/14 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Semen Khanin | 2,571 | Titled Tue Late | A18 |
| May 2018 | Kirill Klyukin | 2,480 | Titled Tue | D41 |
| Aug 2023 | Marius Fromm | 2,458 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| May 2018 | Daniel Eduardo Pulvett Marin | 2,455 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Oct 2018 | Antony Bellaiche | 2,453 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 337 | 162.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-Oregon | 2020 | 27 | 21 | 2,326 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 2,116 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,071 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,293 |
| 7th Clark Harmon Memorial | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,164 |
| 28th North American Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,101 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matt Zavortink's chess games?
399 games by Matt Zavortink, from Oct 2016 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 Matt Zavortink has played.
What does Matt Zavortink play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Matt Zavortink opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matt Zavortink answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Matt Zavortink play as White?
As White, Matt Zavortink's most-played openings in our database are: London System (36 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matt Zavortink play as Black?
As Black, Matt Zavortink most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Matt Zavortink's FIDE rating?
Matt Zavortink is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (May 2023).
How many games has Matt Zavortink played?
Our database contains 399 games by Matt Zavortink, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 60 draws, 173 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matt Zavortink?
399 games by Matt Zavortink 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.