Prepare against Matyas Paseka
FM · Czechia · World #3,944 classical · FIDE ID 23703296
When preparing against Matyas Paseka, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 360 games by Matyas Paseka, covering Mar 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matyas Paseka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matyas Paseka 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 | 2,305 | 2,326 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,132 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,090 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 127 | 109 | 124 | 35.3% |
| As White | 185 | 73 | 60 | 52 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 175 | 54 | 49 | 72 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matyas Paseka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matyas Paseka's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 98.9% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Paseka usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Paseka usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Paseka usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Paseka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 97.9% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 80.7% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.8% | 22.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Matyas Paseka's chess games
All 360 games by Matyas Paseka in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 127 wins, 109 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 13/11/13 | 35.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E63 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Gleb Pidluznij | 2,432 | 36th Czech Open A | B15 |
| Feb 2026 | Petr Haba | 2,394 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | B51 |
| Jul 2024 | Richard Mladek | 2,385 | 35th Pardubice Czech Open A | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Jakub Pulpan | 2,383 | 35th Pardubice Czech Open A | A49 |
| Jul 2022 | Michal Luch | 2,375 | 33rd Pardubice Czech Open A | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 19 | 13 | 2,373 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,121 |
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,101 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| chT1E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,042 |
| 23rd Olomouc IM2 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,209 |
| 45th Vsetin Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matyas Paseka's chess games?
360 games by Matyas Paseka, from Mar 2016 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 Matyas Paseka has played.
What does Matyas Paseka play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Matyas Paseka opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matyas Paseka answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Matyas Paseka play as White?
As White, Matyas Paseka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matyas Paseka play as Black?
As Black, Matyas Paseka most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Matyas Paseka's FIDE rating?
Matyas Paseka is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matyas Paseka played?
Our database contains 360 games by Matyas Paseka, covering Mar 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 109 draws, 124 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matyas Paseka?
360 games by Matyas Paseka 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.