Prepare against Matthieu Freeke
FM · NLD · World #4,553 classical · FIDE ID 1013459
Our database contains 164 games by Matthieu Freeke, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthieu Freeke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthieu Freeke 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 | 2,286 | 2,378 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,363 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 76 | 46 | 42 | 46.3% |
| As White | 80 | 39 | 20 | 21 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 37 | 26 | 21 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthieu Freeke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthieu Freeke's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 66.3% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 16.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Freeke usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Freeke usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Freeke usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Freeke usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Freeke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Freeke usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 52.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 23.9% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Matthieu Freeke's chess games
All 164 games by Matthieu Freeke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 76 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,550 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | C86 |
| Aug 2013 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,542 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | A45 |
| Aug 2009 | Jeroen Bosch | 2,456 | 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | D01 |
| Aug 2006 | Unai Garbisu de Goni | 2,444 | 10th Vlissingen HZ Open | A80 |
| Mar 2009 | Oliver Barbosa | 2,435 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2003 | 18 | 12 | 2,291 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 12 | 8 | 2,505 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 2,437 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 14th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,420 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthieu Freeke's chess games?
164 games by Matthieu Freeke, from Jul 2004 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 Matthieu Freeke has played.
What does Matthieu Freeke play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Matthieu Freeke opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthieu Freeke answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Matthieu Freeke play as White?
As White, Matthieu Freeke's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthieu Freeke play as Black?
As Black, Matthieu Freeke most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Matthieu Freeke's FIDE rating?
Matthieu Freeke is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Matthieu Freeke played?
Our database contains 164 games by Matthieu Freeke, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 46 draws, 42 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthieu Freeke?
164 games by Matthieu Freeke 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.