Prepare against Matthew Dishman
Luxembourg · World #32,307 classical · FIDE ID 438642
Our database contains 87 games by Matthew Dishman, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Dishman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Dishman 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 | 1,972 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,911 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,958 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 33 | 17 | 37 | 37.9% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Dishman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Dishman's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 95.5% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dishman usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Dishman usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dishman usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dishman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Dishman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
Matthew Dishman's chess games
All 87 games by Matthew Dishman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 33 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Qianyun Gong | 2,228 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | C60 |
| Jul 2024 | Jonathan P Nelson | 2,143 | ch-BCF Major | C04 |
| Jul 2018 | Michael Schwerteck | 2,115 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C95 |
| Jul 2024 | Sheng Liang Bernard Chan | 2,096 | ch-BCF Major | A84 |
| Jun 2025 | Madara Orlovska | 2,059 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 10 | 1,915 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,028 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,901 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,823 |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,903 |
| London Central Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Dishman's chess games?
87 games by Matthew Dishman, from Apr 2016 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 Matthew Dishman has played.
What does Matthew Dishman play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Matthew Dishman opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Dishman answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Matthew Dishman play as White?
As White, Matthew Dishman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Dishman play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Dishman most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Matthew Dishman's FIDE rating?
Matthew Dishman is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matthew Dishman played?
Our database contains 87 games by Matthew Dishman, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 17 draws, 37 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Dishman?
87 games by Matthew Dishman 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.