Prepare against Matthew K Wilber
United States · World #16,023 classical · FIDE ID 2050404
When preparing against Matthew K Wilber, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 48 games by Matthew K Wilber, covering Jul 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Matthew K Wilber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew K Wilber 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 | 2,096 | 2,189 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,115 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,081 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 28 | 4 | 16 | 58.3% |
| As White | 28 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2025): 89 rated games against 81 different opponents, across 16 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 68 | 30 | 15 | 23 | 44.1% | 2,100 | 2,119 | 9 |
| Rapid | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | 1,908 | 2,308 | 5 |
| Blitz | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 68.8% | 1,908 | 1,863 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 35 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 60.0% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 16 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 2,002 | 2,080 |
| 2024 | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 2,096 | 2,129 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,106 | 2,106 |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2,234 | 2,234 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,831 | 2,231 |
| 2009 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2,188 | 1,888 |
Where Matthew K Wilber has played
United States (15) · Canada (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew K Wilber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew K Wilber's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Wilber usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wilber usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Wilber usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 76.9% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Matthew K Wilber's chess games
All 48 games by Matthew K Wilber in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Nov 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: 28 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Chikwere Onyekwere | 2,201 | 34th North American Open | B90 |
| Mar 2009 | Benjamin Perez Manas | 2,145 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | B10 |
| Mar 2009 | Sindre Ims | 2,083 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | C02 |
| Oct 2024 | V Toshali | 2,073 | 18th SPICE Cup Open | B00 |
| Mar 2009 | Matias Epelboim | 2,028 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,306 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,148 |
| 18th SPICE Cup Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 34th North American Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,190 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 6 | 6 | – |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 5 | 5 | – |
| 110th US Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,992 |
| 34th Chicago Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew K Wilber's chess games?
48 games by Matthew K Wilber, from Jul 2011 to Nov 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 K Wilber has played.
What does Matthew K Wilber play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Matthew K Wilber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew K Wilber answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Matthew K Wilber play as White?
As White, Matthew K Wilber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew K Wilber play as Black?
As Black, Matthew K Wilber most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Matthew K Wilber's FIDE rating?
Matthew K Wilber is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Matthew K Wilber played?
Our database contains 48 games by Matthew K Wilber, covering Jul 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (58.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew K Wilber?
48 games by Matthew K Wilber 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.