Prepare against Matthew Peat
United Kingdom · World #39,793 classical · FIDE ID 2401584
Our database contains 123 games by Matthew Peat, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Peat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Peat 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 | 1,936 | 2,099 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,094 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 47 | 28 | 48 | 38.2% |
| As White | 61 | 29 | 13 | 19 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 62 | 18 | 15 | 29 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Peat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Peat's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 39.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 20 | 32.8% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 26.2% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Peat usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Peat usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Peat usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Peat usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Peat usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Peat usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 57.6% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 24.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Matthew Peat's chess games
All 123 games by Matthew Peat in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 47 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Christian Hess | 2,281 | Porto Mannu Open | C11 |
| Feb 2010 | Peter K Tart | 2,078 | Uxbridge Tal | B00 |
| May 2007 | Salvatore Gangemi | 2,063 | Porto Mannu Open | A36 |
| Aug 2010 | Peter J. Kirby | 2,039 | Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-D | E69 |
| Aug 2011 | Jason Garcia | 2,026 | Sunningdale e2e4 Challengers-F | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| Uxbridge Tal | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Autumn Challengers-D | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Challengers-F | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,064 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,846 |
| 8th London Classic U2050-B | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Peat's chess games?
123 games by Matthew Peat, from Jul 2008 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 Peat has played.
What does Matthew Peat play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Matthew Peat opens with 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Peat answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Matthew Peat play as White?
As White, Matthew Peat's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Peat play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Peat most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Matthew Peat's FIDE rating?
Matthew Peat is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Matthew Peat played?
Our database contains 123 games by Matthew Peat, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 28 draws, 48 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Peat?
123 games by Matthew Peat 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.