Prepare against Matthew A Holmes
United Kingdom · World #60,369 classical · FIDE ID 495514
When preparing against Matthew A Holmes, expect 1.Nf3 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Matthew A Holmes, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matthew A Holmes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew A Holmes 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 | 1,854 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,824 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,756 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 36.0% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew A Holmes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew A Holmes's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 91.7% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 92% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Holmes usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Holmes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Holmes usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Holmes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Holmes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Matthew A Holmes's chess games
All 50 games by Matthew A Holmes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Okwose Marc Obi | 1,962 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | C02 |
| Aug 2022 | Roger D De Coverly | 1,918 | Berks & Bucks Open | D27 |
| Nov 2023 | Max Dooley | 1,903 | 10th Witney Open B | C01 |
| Nov 2023 | David W Ewart | 1,894 | 10th Witney Open B | A39 |
| Jul 2022 | Sean Gordon | 1,890 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| 10th Witney Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,937 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,069 |
| 30th Daventry 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,690 |
| Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open B | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,440 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
| 9th Witney Open B | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,598 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew A Holmes's chess games?
50 games by Matthew A Holmes, from Apr 2020 to Sep 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 Matthew A Holmes has played.
What does Matthew A Holmes play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Matthew A Holmes opens with 1.Nf3 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew A Holmes answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthew A Holmes play as White?
As White, Matthew A Holmes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew A Holmes play as Black?
As Black, Matthew A Holmes most often plays: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Matthew A Holmes's FIDE rating?
Matthew A Holmes is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Matthew A Holmes played?
Our database contains 50 games by Matthew A Holmes, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew A Holmes?
50 games by Matthew A Holmes 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.