Prepare against Miklos Matuska
Hungary · World #34,102 classical · FIDE ID 735779
Our database contains 180 games by Miklos Matuska, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miklos Matuska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miklos Matuska 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 | 1,963 | 2,167 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,085 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,061 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 50 | 79 | 51 | 27.8% |
| As White | 94 | 31 | 51 | 12 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 19 | 28 | 39 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miklos Matuska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miklos Matuska's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 82 | 87.2% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.4% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Matuska usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Matuska usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Matuska usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Matuska usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Matuska usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Matuska usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Miklos Matuska's chess games
All 180 games by Miklos Matuska in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 50 wins, 79 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 8/21/4 | 24.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Istvan Schrancz | 2,289 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | A10 |
| Oct 2010 | Lajos D Kovacs | 2,212 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | B85 |
| Nov 2010 | Miklos Morvay | 2,195 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | A37 |
| May 2011 | Bela Juhasz | 2,181 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | E32 |
| Apr 2009 | Richard Fridvalszki | 2,171 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,021 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,070 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,110 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,076 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,312 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miklos Matuska's chess games?
180 games by Miklos Matuska, from Jul 2005 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 Miklos Matuska has played.
What does Miklos Matuska play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Miklos Matuska opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miklos Matuska answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Miklos Matuska play as White?
As White, Miklos Matuska's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (33 games, 24.2% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miklos Matuska play as Black?
As Black, Miklos Matuska most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Miklos Matuska's FIDE rating?
Miklos Matuska is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (May 2012).
How many games has Miklos Matuska played?
Our database contains 180 games by Miklos Matuska, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 79 draws, 51 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miklos Matuska?
180 games by Miklos Matuska 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.