Prepare against Matthew Obrien
United States · World #16,073 classical · FIDE ID 2059150
Our database contains 258 games by Matthew Obrien, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Obrien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Obrien 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 | 2,094 | 2,188 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,134 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,111 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 86 | 18 | 154 | 33.3% |
| As White | 115 | 39 | 6 | 70 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 143 | 47 | 12 | 84 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Obrien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Obrien's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 100.0% | 36.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Obrien usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Obrien usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Obrien usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 92.9% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 84.4% | 30.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Matthew Obrien's chess games
All 258 games by Matthew Obrien in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 86 wins, 18 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/1/15 | 36.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 2/0/16 | 11.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/3/15 | 28.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A16 |
| May 2022 | Baadur Jobava | 2,600 | Titled Tue Late | A03 |
| Nov 2022 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,557 | Titled Tue Late | B80 |
| Aug 2020 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,541 | Titled Tue | E62 |
| Oct 2024 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,532 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 218 | 83.5 | 2,229 |
| US Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,279 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,141 |
| Naroditsky Mem Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,375 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 2,225 |
| Las Vegas Millionaire Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,877 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,364 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Obrien's chess games?
258 games by Matthew Obrien, from Sep 2010 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 Obrien has played.
What does Matthew Obrien play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Matthew Obrien opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Obrien answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Matthew Obrien play as White?
As White, Matthew Obrien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Obrien play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Obrien most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Matthew Obrien's FIDE rating?
Matthew Obrien is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Matthew Obrien played?
Our database contains 258 games by Matthew Obrien, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 18 draws, 154 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Obrien?
258 games by Matthew Obrien 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.