Prepare against Matthew Wofford
United States · World #28,763 classical · FIDE ID 2095971
Our database contains 104 games by Matthew Wofford, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Wofford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Wofford 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 | 1,993 | 2,081 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 2,006 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 34 | 8 | 62 | 32.7% |
| As White | 53 | 23 | 4 | 26 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 11 | 4 | 36 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Wofford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Wofford's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wofford usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Wofford usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Wofford usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 34.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 23.5% |
Matthew Wofford's chess games
All 104 games by Matthew Wofford in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 34 wins, 8 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Alparslan Isik | 2,469 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Aug 2024 | Johannes Carow | 2,465 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Aug 2024 | German Spata | 2,399 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Aug 2024 | Robert Krzesaj | 2,391 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 77 | 26.5 | 2,094 |
| PNWCC Online Masters | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,939 |
| 13th Foxwoods Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,095 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,134 |
| Denver CC Tribute to MLK | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,160 |
| Charlotte Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,584 |
| US Masters Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,754 |
| 32nd Chicago Open | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Wofford's chess games?
104 games by Matthew Wofford, from Dec 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 Wofford has played.
What does Matthew Wofford play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Matthew Wofford opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Wofford answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthew Wofford play as White?
As White, Matthew Wofford's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Wofford play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Wofford most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Matthew Wofford's FIDE rating?
Matthew Wofford is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Matthew Wofford played?
Our database contains 104 games by Matthew Wofford, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 8 draws, 62 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Wofford?
104 games by Matthew Wofford 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.