Prepare against Matthew J Turner
GM · United Kingdom · World #910 classical · FIDE ID 402893
Our database contains 1,409 games by Matthew J Turner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew J Turner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew J Turner 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 | 2,460 | 2,545 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,491 | 2,532 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,534 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,409 | 627 | 564 | 218 | 44.5% |
| As White | 701 | 358 | 247 | 96 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 708 | 269 | 317 | 122 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew J Turner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew J Turner's side.
First moves as White (701 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 239 | 34.1% | 67.8% |
| e4 | 192 | 27.4% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 188 | 26.8% | 73.7% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 9.8% | 73.9% |
| g3 | 10 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Turner usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Turner usually continues Qe2 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 156 | 48.4% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 148 | 46.0% | 70.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 3.4% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 165 | 62.3% | 69.1% |
| d5 | 69 | 26.0% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 6.0% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Matthew J Turner's chess games
All 1,409 games by Matthew J Turner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 627 wins, 564 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 57 | 35/16/6 | 61.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 57 | 29/25/3 | 50.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 50 | 26/12/12 | 52.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 19/14/2 | 54.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 32 | 19/9/4 | 59.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 11/14/2 | 40.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 15/3/5 | 65.2% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/11/1 | 47.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 49 | 9/33/7 | 18.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 47 | 29/13/5 | 61.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 35 | 9/21/5 | 25.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 35 | 13/16/6 | 37.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 34 | 16/12/6 | 47.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 9/16/6 | 29.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 14/12/3 | 48.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 9/13/1 | 39.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 7/13/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | David W L Howell | 2,689 | 26th Bunratty Masters | D00 |
| Jan 2016 | Evgeny Postny | 2,670 | Fagernes TV 2 Open | D27 |
| Dec 2014 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,654 | Zuerich Open A 38th | D02 |
| Aug 2002 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,650 | 89th ch-BCF | E12 |
| Feb 2026 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,645 | Isle of Wight Masters | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West of England Open | 2007 | 28 | 25 | 2,407 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 27 | 20 | 2,529 |
| Hull 4NCL GM | 2022 | 27 | 15 | 2,477 |
| Dublin Irish New Year GM | 2023 | 26 | 16 | 2,457 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 24 | 19.5 | 2,404 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,518 |
| ch-BCF rapidplay | 2010 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,450 |
| Stafford Wood Green | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,412 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel W Gormally (28 games) · Keith C Arkell (15 games) · David W L Howell (13 games) · Mark L Hebden (11 games) · Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (11 games) · Matthew J Wadsworth (11 games) · Jonah B Willow (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew J Turner's chess games?
1,409 games by Matthew J Turner, from Apr 2003 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 Turner has played.
What does Matthew J Turner play on the first move as White?
Across 701 games with White in our database, Matthew J Turner opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew J Turner answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Matthew J Turner play as White?
As White, Matthew J Turner's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (57 games, 61.4% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 50.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (50 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 701 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew J Turner play as Black?
As Black, Matthew J Turner most often plays: Slav Defense (49 games, 18.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (47 games, 61.7% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 25.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 708 games.
What is Matthew J Turner's FIDE rating?
Matthew J Turner is currently rated 2,460 in classical chess, 2,491 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,545 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Matthew J Turner played?
Our database contains 1,409 games by Matthew J Turner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 627 wins, 564 draws, 218 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew J Turner?
1,409 games by Matthew J Turner 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.