Prepare against Matvej Pidluznij
Lithuania · World #81,274 classical · FIDE ID 12833835
When preparing against Matvej Pidluznij, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 58.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 116 games by Matvej Pidluznij, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matvej Pidluznij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matvej Pidluznij 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 | 1,785 | 1,869 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,960 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,920 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 47 | 11 | 58 | 40.5% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 4 | 29 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 7 | 29 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matvej Pidluznij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matvej Pidluznij's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 92.9% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Pidluznij usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Matvej Pidluznij's chess games
All 116 games by Matvej Pidluznij in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 47 wins, 11 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Dalius Jocys | 2,117 | ch-LTU 2026 | A14 |
| Mar 2026 | Rojus Gutauskas | 1,858 | ch-LTU 2026 | C50 |
| Sep 2020 | Vaclovas Pocius | 1,702 | Klaipeda Rooks Cup | A06 |
| Apr 2024 | Romas Pakalniskis | 1,631 | Klaipeda Spring Open | B30 |
| Apr 2024 | Gintautas Barsciauskas | 1,605 | Klaipeda Spring Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klaipeda Rooks Cup | 2022 | 19 | 9 | 1,564 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2019 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,167 |
| Klaipeda Spring Open | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,822 |
| 15th Klaipeda Sea Open B | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,006 |
| Klaipeda Rumiancev Memorial-B | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,071 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open C | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 943 |
| 19th Klaipeda Sea Open B | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,507 |
| 16th Klaipeda Sea Open C | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matvej Pidluznij's chess games?
116 games by Matvej Pidluznij, from Jul 2018 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 Matvej Pidluznij has played.
What does Matvej Pidluznij play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Matvej Pidluznij opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matvej Pidluznij answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matvej Pidluznij play as White?
As White, Matvej Pidluznij's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matvej Pidluznij play as Black?
As Black, Matvej Pidluznij most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Matvej Pidluznij's FIDE rating?
Matvej Pidluznij is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Matvej Pidluznij played?
Our database contains 116 games by Matvej Pidluznij, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 11 draws, 58 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matvej Pidluznij?
116 games by Matvej Pidluznij 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.