Prepare against Mykhailo Matviienko
Ukraine · World #6,108 classical · FIDE ID 14194287
When preparing against Mykhailo Matviienko, expect 1.Nf3 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 52 games by Mykhailo Matviienko, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mykhailo Matviienko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykhailo Matviienko 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 | 2,245 | 2,270 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 2,272 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,292 | 2,336 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 9 | 27 | 30.8% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykhailo Matviienko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykhailo Matviienko's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 29.6% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Matviienko usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Matviienko usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Matviienko usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Matviienko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Matviienko usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Matviienko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Mykhailo Matviienko's chess games
All 52 games by Mykhailo Matviienko in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Sebastian Poltorak | 2,417 | BSV BEM Masters | A37 |
| Aug 2021 | Yanki Taspinar | 2,178 | World Cup U14 Prel | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Georgy Bezhenar | 2,138 | 22. Lichtenberger Sommer 2026 | A40 |
| Apr 2026 | Viktor Pererva | 2,080 | Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | A04 |
| Apr 2025 | Jaroslaw Verbitsky | 2,065 | BSV BEM Masters | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,837 |
| BSV BEM Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 (M-Klasse) | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,174 |
| Kreuzberger Schachsommer - 4. U25-Elo-Youngsters 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,223 |
| Wch U12 rapid | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,785 |
| Rainer Radtke Mem | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,954 |
| Rudolf Teschner Mem 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykhailo Matviienko's chess games?
52 games by Mykhailo Matviienko, from Feb 2017 to Aug 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 Mykhailo Matviienko has played.
What does Mykhailo Matviienko play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mykhailo Matviienko opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykhailo Matviienko answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mykhailo Matviienko play as White?
As White, Mykhailo Matviienko's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykhailo Matviienko play as Black?
As Black, Mykhailo Matviienko most often plays: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mykhailo Matviienko's FIDE rating?
Mykhailo Matviienko is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,272 in rapid and 2,292 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Mykhailo Matviienko played?
Our database contains 52 games by Mykhailo Matviienko, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykhailo Matviienko?
52 games by Mykhailo Matviienko 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.