Prepare against Matthew Stewart
Australia · World #85,931 classical · FIDE ID 3214150
When preparing against Matthew Stewart, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Matthew Stewart, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Stewart's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Stewart 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 | 1,771 | 1,809 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 24.4% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Stewart's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Stewart's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 82.6% | 34.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 34.2% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Stewart usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Stewart usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Stewart usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Stewart usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Stewart usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Matthew Stewart's chess games
All 45 games by Matthew Stewart in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Jared Louie | 1,735 | Australian Open | C12 |
| Jan 2013 | Robert Sewell | 1,476 | Australian Open | B02 |
| Jan 2011 | Hans Schwandl | 1,448 | ch-AUS Minor | B07 |
| Jan 2011 | Keith Farrell | 1,188 | ch-AUS Minor | C91 |
| Jan 2010 | Roger Gordon | 1,017 | ch-AUS Minor | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Minor | 2011 | 21 | 8 | 1,141 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,647 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup Minor | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 848 |
| Dundee & Angus Minor | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 884 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,731 |
| Dundee & Angus Major | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Stewart's chess games?
45 games by Matthew Stewart, from Feb 2013 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 Stewart has played.
What does Matthew Stewart play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Matthew Stewart opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Stewart answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthew Stewart play as White?
As White, Matthew Stewart's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Stewart play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Stewart most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Matthew Stewart's FIDE rating?
Matthew Stewart is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Matthew Stewart played?
Our database contains 45 games by Matthew Stewart, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Stewart?
45 games by Matthew Stewart 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.