Prepare against Matthew Beelby
FM · United States · World #5,217 classical · FIDE ID 2001802
When preparing against Matthew Beelby, expect 1.c4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 78 games by Matthew Beelby, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Beelby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Beelby 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 | 2,268 | 2,308 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 35.9% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Beelby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Beelby's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 53.8% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.1% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.9% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Beelby usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Beelby usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Beelby usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Beelby usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Beelby usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Beelby usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Matthew Beelby's chess games
All 78 games by Matthew Beelby in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1984 | Igor Vasilievich Ivanov | 2,550 | Anaheim Labate | C99 |
| Feb 1984 | David Strauss | 2,410 | Anaheim Labate | B54 |
| Jan 1992 | Jeremy D Silman | 2,395 | Fishbecks | E66 |
| May 2012 | Jack Peters | 2,350 | Ontario Grumette Open | C18 |
| Jan 1992 | Thomas Wolski | 2,320 | Fishbecks | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishbecks | 1992 | 11 | 7 | 2,422 |
| Anaheim Labate | 1984 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
| 92nd US Open | 1991 | 9 | 7 | 2,592 |
| 111th US Open | 2010 | 8 | 6 | 2,410 |
| 29th American Open | 1993 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,415 |
| American Open | 1989 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-USA Qualifier | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,377 |
| Memorial Day Classic | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Beelby's chess games?
78 games by Matthew Beelby, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Beelby has played.
What does Matthew Beelby play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Matthew Beelby opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Beelby answers 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matthew Beelby play as White?
As White, Matthew Beelby's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Beelby play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Beelby most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Matthew Beelby's FIDE rating?
Matthew Beelby is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Matthew Beelby played?
Our database contains 78 games by Matthew Beelby, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 27 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Beelby?
78 games by Matthew Beelby 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.