Prepare against Matwij Shalovylo
Poland · World #67,702 classical · FIDE ID 41846516
When preparing against Matwij Shalovylo, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Matwij Shalovylo, covering Aug 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Matwij Shalovylo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matwij Shalovylo 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 | 1,831 | 1,848 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 74 rated games against 70 different opponents, across 11 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 45 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 42.2% | 1,730 | 1,782 | 8 |
| Rapid | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 50.0% | 1,819 | 1,819 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 60.0% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 9 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 1,924 | 2,020 |
| 2025 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1,787 | 1,814 |
| 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1,794 | 1,794 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1,601 | 1,601 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,469 | 1,369 |
Where Matwij Shalovylo has played
Germany (10) · Poland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matwij Shalovylo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matwij Shalovylo's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Shalovylo usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Shalovylo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Shalovylo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Matwij Shalovylo's chess games
All 31 games by Matwij Shalovylo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Artur Roienko | 2,237 | Online Winter Cup SF | C05 |
| Dec 2025 | Dmitry Gritsenko | 2,097 | Online Winter Cup SF | A84 |
| Dec 2025 | Oleksii Rozhok | 1,995 | Online Winter Cup SF | D94 |
| May 2026 | Jerry Yunjie Ding | 1,742 | DEM U12 | E11 |
| May 2026 | Omer Al Luwaisi | 1,731 | DEM U12 | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,718 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,712 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - B-Open | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matwij Shalovylo's chess games?
31 games by Matwij Shalovylo, from Aug 2022 to Nov 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 Matwij Shalovylo has played.
What does Matwij Shalovylo play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Matwij Shalovylo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matwij Shalovylo answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Matwij Shalovylo play as White?
As White, Matwij Shalovylo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matwij Shalovylo play as Black?
As Black, Matwij Shalovylo most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Matwij Shalovylo's FIDE rating?
Matwij Shalovylo is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Matwij Shalovylo played?
Our database contains 31 games by Matwij Shalovylo, covering Aug 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matwij Shalovylo?
31 games by Matwij Shalovylo 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.