Prepare against Matthew Basey
DEU · World #34,226 classical · FIDE ID 16226496
Our database contains 52 games by Matthew Basey, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Basey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Basey 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 | 1,963 | 2,005 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 40.4% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Basey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Basey's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 55.2% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 34.5% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Basey usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Basey usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Basey usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Basey usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Basey usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Basey usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Matthew Basey's chess games
All 52 games by Matthew Basey in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Pluska | 2,205 | 30th Kiel Open | B00 |
| Jul 2022 | Andreas Christensen | 1,901 | 34th Kiel Open | B12 |
| Aug 2023 | Charlotte Hubert | 1,897 | 35th Kiel Open | D36 |
| Aug 2023 | Katerina Braeutigam | 1,884 | 35th Kiel Open | A01 |
| Jul 2024 | Rouven-Peer Trede | 1,841 | 36th Kiel Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Kiel Open B | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,979 |
| 30th Kiel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,036 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| 35th Kiel Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
| 34th Kiel Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,035 |
| 36th Kiel Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| DSOL 03 Liga Gr-B 1st | 2020 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,655 |
| London Times Schools sf-A | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Basey's chess games?
52 games by Matthew Basey, from Sep 2016 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 Matthew Basey has played.
What does Matthew Basey play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Matthew Basey opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Basey answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matthew Basey play as White?
As White, Matthew Basey's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Basey play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Basey most often plays: Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Matthew Basey's FIDE rating?
Matthew Basey is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Matthew Basey played?
Our database contains 52 games by Matthew Basey, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Basey?
52 games by Matthew Basey 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.