Prepare against Matthew Chertkow
Canada · World #69,186 classical · FIDE ID 2619687
When preparing against Matthew Chertkow, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Matthew Chertkow, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Chertkow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Chertkow 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 | 1,824 | 1,837 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,784 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 19 | 10 | 33 | 30.6% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Chertkow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Chertkow's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Chertkow usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Chertkow usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Chertkow usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 33.3% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Matthew Chertkow's chess games
All 62 games by Matthew Chertkow in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Mathys Crete | 1,870 | Canadian Open | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Gauthier | 1,743 | Canadian Open | A57 |
| Aug 2013 | Stefan Markarov | 1,284 | Toronto NAYCC U12 | A22 |
| Jul 2013 | Evan Kilroy | 1,135 | ch-CAN U12 | B54 |
| Aug 2013 | Ryan Liu | 1,090 | Toronto NAYCC U12 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN U14 | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,323 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,737 |
| ch-CAN U10 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 934 |
| Toronto NAYCC U12 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,058 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2014 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,440 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,335 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Chertkow's chess games?
62 games by Matthew Chertkow, from May 2023 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 Chertkow has played.
What does Matthew Chertkow play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Matthew Chertkow opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Chertkow answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthew Chertkow play as White?
As White, Matthew Chertkow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Chertkow play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Chertkow most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Matthew Chertkow's FIDE rating?
Matthew Chertkow is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Matthew Chertkow played?
Our database contains 62 games by Matthew Chertkow, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Chertkow?
62 games by Matthew Chertkow 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.