Prepare against Matvii Sobol
CM · Ukraine · World #3,916 classical · FIDE ID 34160418
When preparing against Matvii Sobol, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 436 games by Matvii Sobol, covering Oct 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matvii Sobol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matvii Sobol 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 | 2,306 | 2,306 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,331 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,434 | 2,445 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 212 | 62 | 162 | 48.6% |
| As White | 216 | 113 | 28 | 75 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 220 | 99 | 34 | 87 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matvii Sobol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matvii Sobol's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 61.1% | 51.1% |
| Nc3 | 39 | 18.1% | 71.8% |
| d4 | 30 | 13.9% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.8% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sobol usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sobol usually continues Bc4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sobol usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 18% of White games, 71.8% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Sobol usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Sobol usually continues e4 (91.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Sobol usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 68 | 60.2% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 14.2% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 15 | 13.3% | 73.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 9.7% | 54.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 84.4% | 43.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Matvii Sobol's chess games
All 436 games by Matvii Sobol in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - Sep 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: 212 wins, 62 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/5/15 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 29 | 20/3/6 | 69.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 14/0/8 | 63.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,679 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C05 |
| Jul 2026 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,655 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | E10 |
| Jul 2026 | Ihor Samunenkov | 2,616 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 149 | 83 | 2,380 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 100 | 50.5 | 2,341 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 14 | 10 | 2,309 |
| 9th International Chess Tournament Solta Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,229 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,437 |
| Lysenko Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,252 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,338 |
| Championship UKR U20 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,394 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matvii Sobol's chess games?
436 games by Matvii Sobol, from Oct 2020 to Sep 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 Matvii Sobol has played.
What does Matvii Sobol play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Matvii Sobol opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nc3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matvii Sobol answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Matvii Sobol play as White?
As White, Matvii Sobol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (29 games, 69.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matvii Sobol play as Black?
As Black, Matvii Sobol most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Matvii Sobol's FIDE rating?
Matvii Sobol is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,434 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Matvii Sobol played?
Our database contains 436 games by Matvii Sobol, covering Oct 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 62 draws, 162 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matvii Sobol?
436 games by Matvii Sobol 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.