Prepare against Olga Matveeva
WIM · Russia · World #11,117 classical · FIDE ID 24107018
Our database contains 3,002 games by Olga Matveeva, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olga Matveeva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olga Matveeva 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 | 2,153 | 2,240 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,229 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,171 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,002 | 1,066 | 334 | 1,602 | 35.5% |
| As White | 1,495 | 575 | 156 | 764 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 1,507 | 491 | 178 | 838 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olga Matveeva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olga Matveeva's side.
First moves as White (1,494 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,392 | 93.2% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 48 | 3.2% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 46 | 3.1% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Matveeva usually continues c4 (41.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Matveeva usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Matveeva usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Matveeva usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Matveeva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Matveeva usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (708 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 359 | 50.7% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 261 | 36.9% | 39.8% |
| c5 | 60 | 8.5% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 16 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 1.1% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (488 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 248 | 50.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 221 | 45.3% | 38.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Olga Matveeva's chess games
All 3,002 games by Olga Matveeva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 1,066 wins, 334 draws, 1,602 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 437 | 168/39/230 | 38.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 155 | 55/15/85 | 35.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 145 | 53/13/79 | 36.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 133 | 54/9/70 | 40.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 131 | 53/8/70 | 40.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 60 | 27/4/29 | 45.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 39 | 15/5/19 | 38.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 33 | 10/2/21 | 30.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 33 | 13/1/19 | 39.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 11/2/12 | 44.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 154 | 54/23/77 | 35.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 110 | 48/9/53 | 43.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 85 | 25/6/54 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 81 | 27/6/48 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 70 | 25/4/41 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 68 | 19/10/39 | 27.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 64 | 16/8/40 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 53 | 20/4/29 | 37.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 53 | 18/5/30 | 34.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 49 | 20/5/24 | 40.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,604 | Titled Tue | C12 |
| Dec 2025 | Sina Movahed | 2,596 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Nov 2022 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,553 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Goldin | 2,542 | Titled Tue Early | E01 |
| Dec 2024 | S Ernst | 2,522 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,273 | 900.5 | 2,134 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 39 | 11.5 | 2,019 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,080 |
| Speed Chess w Q4 | 2021 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,127 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 21 | 9 | 2,146 |
| ch-RUS U20 Girls | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,263 |
| Perm | 2010 | 17 | 7 | 2,220 |
| 74th ch-RUS HL w | 2025 | 17 | 9 | 2,148 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Guillermo Baches Garcia (12 games) · Mauri Lehtosaari (11 games) · Jeffrey Quirke (10 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (10 games) · Evgenij Shuvalov (10 games) · Anna Cramling Bellon (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olga Matveeva's chess games?
3,002 games by Olga Matveeva, from Jan 2005 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 Olga Matveeva has played.
What does Olga Matveeva play on the first move as White?
Across 1,494 games with White in our database, Olga Matveeva opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olga Matveeva answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Olga Matveeva play as White?
As White, Olga Matveeva's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (437 games, 38.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (155 games, 35.5% win rate); Indian Defense (145 games, 36.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,495 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olga Matveeva play as Black?
As Black, Olga Matveeva most often plays: Indian Defense (154 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (110 games, 43.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (85 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,507 games.
What is Olga Matveeva's FIDE rating?
Olga Matveeva is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Olga Matveeva played?
Our database contains 3,002 games by Olga Matveeva, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,066 wins, 334 draws, 1,602 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olga Matveeva?
3,002 games by Olga Matveeva 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.