Prepare against Matthew Puckett
United States · World #8,650 classical · FIDE ID 2013517
When preparing against Matthew Puckett, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 89 games by Matthew Puckett, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Puckett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Puckett 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 | 2,175 | 2,235 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 23 | 25 | 41 | 25.8% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Puckett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Puckett's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Puckett usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Puckett usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Puckett usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Matthew Puckett's chess games
All 89 games by Matthew Puckett 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: 23 wins, 25 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,449 | Charlotte Open | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | John Fedorowicz | 2,388 | Charlotte Super Open | A57 |
| Jul 2023 | Diego Saul Rodri Flores Quillas | 2,353 | 51st World Open | E46 |
| Jan 1996 | Tom Ward | 2,330 | Chicago Open | B36 |
| Dec 2021 | Rohan Talukdar | 2,329 | Charlotte Open | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,248 |
| Charlotte Open | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| Nashville Summer Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
| ch-USA U18 | 1996 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| Charlotte Super Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,204 |
| USA Open | 1994 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 24th World Open | 1996 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,225 |
| 16th Philadelphia Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Puckett's chess games?
89 games by Matthew Puckett, 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 Puckett has played.
What does Matthew Puckett play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Matthew Puckett opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Puckett answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Matthew Puckett play as White?
As White, Matthew Puckett's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Puckett play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Puckett most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Matthew Puckett's FIDE rating?
Matthew Puckett is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Matthew Puckett played?
Our database contains 89 games by Matthew Puckett, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 25 draws, 41 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Puckett?
89 games by Matthew Puckett 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.