Prepare against Matthew Herman
IM · United States · World #2,430 classical · FIDE ID 2028964
Our database contains 715 games by Matthew Herman, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Herman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Herman 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 | 2,362 | 2,437 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,393 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,384 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 715 | 339 | 72 | 304 | 47.4% |
| As White | 361 | 194 | 28 | 139 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 354 | 145 | 44 | 165 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Herman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Herman's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 72.9% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 87 | 24.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Herman usually continues d4 (65.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Herman usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 53.8% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 74 | 43.3% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 82.1% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 14.2% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Matthew Herman's chess games
All 715 games by Matthew Herman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 339 wins, 72 draws, 304 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 37 | 18/3/16 | 48.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 22/1/9 | 68.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 11/0/4 | 73.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 11/4/18 | 33.3% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Nov 2023 | Benjamin Bok | 2,621 | Titled Tue Late | B86 |
| Dec 2010 | Alberto David | 2,587 | 31st Milan Crespi Open A | B42 |
| Feb 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,571 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Oct 2024 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,568 | Titled Tue Early | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 571 | 298.5 | 2,279 |
| USA tt | 2014 | 41 | 18 | 2,278 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,468 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,569 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,432 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| 31st Milan Crespi Open A | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Herman's chess games?
715 games by Matthew Herman, from Jul 2006 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 Herman has played.
What does Matthew Herman play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Matthew Herman opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Herman answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Matthew Herman play as White?
As White, Matthew Herman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 68.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Herman play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Herman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 354 games.
What is Matthew Herman's FIDE rating?
Matthew Herman is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (May 2011).
How many games has Matthew Herman played?
Our database contains 715 games by Matthew Herman, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 72 draws, 304 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Herman?
715 games by Matthew Herman 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.