Prepare against Matus Kotora
Slovakia · World #78,026 classical · FIDE ID 14938103
When preparing against Matus Kotora, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Matus Kotora, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matus Kotora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matus Kotora 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 | 1,796 | 1,817 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 4 | 20 | 41.5% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matus Kotora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matus Kotora's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Kotora usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kotora usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kotora usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| a5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Matus Kotora's chess games
All 41 games by Matus Kotora in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Ware Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Marek Mrva | 2,188 | ch-SVK U16 | B32 |
| Apr 2014 | Jozef Sromovsky | 2,016 | ch-SVK U16 | C41 |
| Oct 2018 | Zdenek Fenda | 1,929 | chT2D-SVK 1819 | C01 |
| Mar 2020 | Juraj Stec | 1,929 | chT2D-SVK 1920 | B12 |
| Feb 2020 | Stefan Butala | 1,833 | chT2D-SVK 1920 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2013 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,484 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,748 |
| chT2D-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| chT2D-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,733 |
| chT2D-SVK 2223 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,605 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matus Kotora's chess games?
41 games by Matus Kotora, from May 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 Matus Kotora has played.
What does Matus Kotora play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Matus Kotora opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matus Kotora answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...a5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matus Kotora play as White?
As White, Matus Kotora's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matus Kotora play as Black?
As Black, Matus Kotora most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Matus Kotora's FIDE rating?
Matus Kotora is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,817 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Matus Kotora played?
Our database contains 41 games by Matus Kotora, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matus Kotora?
41 games by Matus Kotora 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.