Prepare against Matteo Gstrein
Austria · World #46,439 classical · FIDE ID 1679023
When preparing against Matteo Gstrein, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 42 games by Matteo Gstrein, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Gstrein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Gstrein 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 | 1,907 | 1,907 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 1,826 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gstrein usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gstrein usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gstrein usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gstrein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gstrein usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Matteo Gstrein's chess games
All 42 games by Matteo Gstrein in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Chenshan Wu | 1,724 | ch-AUT U14 | A08 |
| Aug 2026 | Noel Brezlan | 1,714 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | B34 |
| Aug 2026 | Konstantin Stoegerer | 1,708 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | D00 |
| Jun 2023 | Nikolaus Wallinger | 1,699 | ch-AUT U14 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Laura Zens | 1,647 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT U14 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,776 |
| Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-EU Union U12 20th | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,367 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,262 |
| 6th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,624 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Gstrein's chess games?
42 games by Matteo Gstrein, from May 2022 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 Matteo Gstrein has played.
What does Matteo Gstrein play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Matteo Gstrein opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Gstrein answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Matteo Gstrein play as White?
As White, Matteo Gstrein's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Gstrein play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Gstrein most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Matteo Gstrein's FIDE rating?
Matteo Gstrein is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Matteo Gstrein played?
Our database contains 42 games by Matteo Gstrein, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Gstrein?
42 games by Matteo Gstrein 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.