Prepare against Matus Kolenak
Slovakia · World #20,526 classical · FIDE ID 14925664
Our database contains 104 games by Matus Kolenak, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matus Kolenak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matus Kolenak 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 | 2,053 | 2,053 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 48 | 22 | 34 | 46.2% |
| As White | 53 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 24 | 8 | 19 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matus Kolenak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matus Kolenak's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 64.2% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 24.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kolenak usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kolenak usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kolenak usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kolenak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kolenak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kolenak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 75.0% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Matus Kolenak's chess games
All 104 games by Matus Kolenak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 48 wins, 22 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Vladimir Jacko | 2,158 | ch-SVK U18 | B38 |
| Feb 2014 | Peter Balogh | 2,081 | chT2A-SVK 1314 | C63 |
| Nov 2012 | Josef Hudacek | 2,067 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | A41 |
| Oct 2015 | Ludovit Szeko | 2,032 | chT1W-SVK 1516 | D15 |
| Feb 2015 | Tomas Pericka | 2,010 | chT3A2-SVK 1415 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18 | 2011 | 17 | 8 | 2,005 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,172 |
| ch-Zilina Region | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,901 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matus Kolenak's chess games?
104 games by Matus Kolenak, from May 2010 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 Matus Kolenak has played.
What does Matus Kolenak play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Matus Kolenak opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matus Kolenak answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Matus Kolenak play as White?
As White, Matus Kolenak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matus Kolenak play as Black?
As Black, Matus Kolenak most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Matus Kolenak's FIDE rating?
Matus Kolenak is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matus Kolenak played?
Our database contains 104 games by Matus Kolenak, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 22 draws, 34 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matus Kolenak?
104 games by Matus Kolenak 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.