Prepare against Matus Kramar
Slovakia · World #60,049 classical · FIDE ID 14944618
When preparing against Matus Kramar, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 88 games by Matus Kramar, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matus Kramar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matus Kramar 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 | 1,856 | 1,870 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,782 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,794 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 22 | 28 | 38 | 25.0% |
| As White | 41 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 17.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matus Kramar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matus Kramar's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 80.5% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.6% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Kramar usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kramar usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kramar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kramar usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kramar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 84.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Matus Kramar's chess games
All 88 games by Matus Kramar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Frantisek Merva | 1,975 | chT-SVK5 A22 2223 | B30 |
| Dec 2018 | Lorant Meszaros | 1,936 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | C50 |
| Dec 2017 | Anton Klanica | 1,749 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | B52 |
| Jan 2019 | Peter Janas | 1,707 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | B01 |
| Feb 2019 | Vit Sulko | 1,681 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,559 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,169 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,433 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 983 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,639 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,586 |
| ch-SVK U20 Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,610 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matus Kramar's chess games?
88 games by Matus Kramar, from Jul 2016 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 Kramar has played.
What does Matus Kramar play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Matus Kramar opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.b4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matus Kramar answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Matus Kramar play as White?
As White, Matus Kramar's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matus Kramar play as Black?
As Black, Matus Kramar most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Matus Kramar's FIDE rating?
Matus Kramar is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matus Kramar played?
Our database contains 88 games by Matus Kramar, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matus Kramar?
88 games by Matus Kramar 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.