Prepare against Matthew R Wilson
United Kingdom · World #82,093 classical · FIDE ID 423459
When preparing against Matthew R Wilson, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 440 games by Matthew R Wilson, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthew R Wilson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew R Wilson 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 | 1,782 | 1,881 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,780 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 440 | 135 | 98 | 207 | 30.7% |
| As White | 225 | 74 | 52 | 99 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 215 | 61 | 46 | 108 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew R Wilson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew R Wilson's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 60.9% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 34.7% | 46.2% |
| b3 | 9 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Wilson usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wilson usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Wilson usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Wilson usually continues g3 (47.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Wilson usually continues g3 (36.8% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Wilson usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 76.3% | 43.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 21.5% | 17.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 61.4% | 37.3% |
| d5 | 29 | 34.9% | 43.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
Matthew R Wilson's chess games
All 440 games by Matthew R Wilson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 135 wins, 98 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 34 | 9/9/16 | 26.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 53 | 16/10/27 | 30.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 39 | 11/7/21 | 28.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 0/4/9 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Conor E Murphy | 2,362 | 16th South Wales Open | B40 |
| Oct 2014 | Jacob Hoyer | 2,193 | 11th Calvia Amateur Open | B23 |
| Jan 2017 | Thomas Bopp | 2,157 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | E18 |
| Aug 2013 | David Wise | 2,147 | ch-BCF Major Open | B42 |
| Jul 2025 | Adithya Vaidyanathan | 2,094 | 20th South Wales Int | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2014 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,904 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,821 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,784 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,728 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,923 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,736 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,665 |
| 93rd Hastings Masters Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew R Wilson's chess games?
440 games by Matthew R Wilson, from May 2011 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 R Wilson has played.
What does Matthew R Wilson play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Matthew R Wilson opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew R Wilson answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Matthew R Wilson play as White?
As White, Matthew R Wilson's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew R Wilson play as Black?
As Black, Matthew R Wilson most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 30.2% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Matthew R Wilson's FIDE rating?
Matthew R Wilson is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Matthew R Wilson played?
Our database contains 440 games by Matthew R Wilson, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 98 draws, 207 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew R Wilson?
440 games by Matthew R Wilson 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.