Prepare against Mihajlo Z Matovic
FM · Serbia · World #11,084 classical · FIDE ID 955078
Our database contains 221 games by Mihajlo Z Matovic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihajlo Z Matovic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihajlo Z Matovic 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 | 2,153 | 2,315 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,139 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,163 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 59 | 78 | 84 | 26.7% |
| As White | 110 | 30 | 42 | 38 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 111 | 29 | 36 | 46 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihajlo Z Matovic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihajlo Z Matovic's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 57.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 36.4% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Matovic usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Matovic usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Matovic usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Matovic usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Matovic usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Matovic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 95.0% | 31.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Mihajlo Z Matovic's chess games
All 221 games by Mihajlo Z Matovic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 59 wins, 78 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 3/11/5 | 15.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Mladen Rajkovic | 2,374 | chT-SRB 1st League CS | B53 |
| Jul 2017 | Ivan Martic | 2,356 | 10th Paracin Summer Open A | B99 |
| Sep 2020 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,336 | chT-SRB Premier | E69 |
| Jul 2017 | Sven Tica | 2,333 | 10th Paracin Summer Open A | E08 |
| Sep 2018 | Nenad Djokic | 2,321 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2018 | 24 | 12 | 2,212 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-SRB Premier | 2020 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,206 |
| 1st League Cent-SRB | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,212 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-SRB 1st League CS | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,178 |
| 11th Paracin Summer Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| RUDAR 37 IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihajlo Z Matovic's chess games?
221 games by Mihajlo Z Matovic, from Sep 2011 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 Mihajlo Z Matovic has played.
What does Mihajlo Z Matovic play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Mihajlo Z Matovic opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihajlo Z Matovic answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mihajlo Z Matovic play as White?
As White, Mihajlo Z Matovic's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihajlo Z Matovic play as Black?
As Black, Mihajlo Z Matovic most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Mihajlo Z Matovic's FIDE rating?
Mihajlo Z Matovic is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Mihajlo Z Matovic played?
Our database contains 221 games by Mihajlo Z Matovic, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 78 draws, 84 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihajlo Z Matovic?
221 games by Mihajlo Z Matovic 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.