Prepare against Matthew J Hortin
United Kingdom · World #74,666 classical · FIDE ID 465925
When preparing against Matthew J Hortin, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Matthew J Hortin, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew J Hortin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew J Hortin 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 | 1,806 | 1,852 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew J Hortin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew J Hortin's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Hortin usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hortin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hortin usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Matthew J Hortin's chess games
All 30 games by Matthew J Hortin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Howard Turner | 1,885 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A28 |
| Dec 2018 | Colm O'Shea | 1,703 | 10th London Classic U1825 Open | A27 |
| Nov 2019 | Weng Yan Ong | 1,703 | London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | A28 |
| May 2020 | David K Shaw | 1,690 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A10 |
| Dec 2018 | Daniel Beltran Vidal | 1,676 | 10th London Classic U1825 Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,972 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,604 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
| 10th London Classic U1825 Open | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,905 |
| London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,603 |
| London Muswell Hill Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew J Hortin's chess games?
30 games by Matthew J Hortin, from Jan 2018 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 J Hortin has played.
What does Matthew J Hortin play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Matthew J Hortin opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew J Hortin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthew J Hortin play as White?
As White, Matthew J Hortin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew J Hortin play as Black?
As Black, Matthew J Hortin most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Matthew J Hortin's FIDE rating?
Matthew J Hortin is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Matthew J Hortin played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matthew J Hortin, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew J Hortin?
30 games by Matthew J Hortin 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.