Prepare against Matyas Donko
FM · Hungary · World #57,898 classical · FIDE ID 716812
Our database contains 302 games by Matyas Donko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matyas Donko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matyas Donko 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 | 1,863 | 2,105 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 53 | 120 | 129 | 17.5% |
| As White | 144 | 29 | 65 | 50 | 20.1% |
| As Black | 158 | 24 | 55 | 79 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matyas Donko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matyas Donko's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 100.0% | 42.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Donko usually continues Nf3 (43.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Donko usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Donko usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 95.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 68.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 31.8% | 7.1% |
Matyas Donko's chess games
All 302 games by Matyas Donko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 120 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/14/6 | 28.6% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 32 | 6/11/15 | 18.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/8/10 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 0/7/13 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Arnaud Hauchard | 2,420 | Kecskemet III B | B01 |
| Jan 1992 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,310 | Kecskemet7 | B81 |
| Apr 2012 | Ladislau-Endre Kelly | 2,247 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | B76 |
| Sep 2014 | Istvan Muhari | 2,246 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | B19 |
| Jan 2001 | Wendelin Sprenger | 2,233 | Kecskemet | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kecskemet Open 1 | 1990 | 16 | 7 | 2,252 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,069 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,080 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 1,844 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,916 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,177 |
| Kecskemet3 | 1991 | 10 | 1 | 2,028 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matyas Donko's chess games?
302 games by Matyas Donko, from Apr 2003 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 Matyas Donko has played.
What does Matyas Donko play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Matyas Donko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matyas Donko answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Matyas Donko play as White?
As White, Matyas Donko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matyas Donko play as Black?
As Black, Matyas Donko most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Matyas Donko's FIDE rating?
Matyas Donko is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Matyas Donko played?
Our database contains 302 games by Matyas Donko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 120 draws, 129 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matyas Donko?
302 games by Matyas Donko 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.