Prepare against Nicholas Matta
FM · United States · World #6,300 classical · FIDE ID 30914523
Our database contains 258 games by Nicholas Matta, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Matta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Matta 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 | 2,240 | 2,303 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,298 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,295 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 93 | 49 | 116 | 36.0% |
| As White | 133 | 51 | 30 | 52 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 125 | 42 | 19 | 64 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Matta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Matta's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 75.2% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 19.5% | 40.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Matta usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Matta usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Matta usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 40.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Matta usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Matta usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Matta usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 46.8% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 24 | 38.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 53.1% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 22 | 44.9% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Nicholas Matta's chess games
All 258 games by Nicholas Matta in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 93 wins, 49 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Sep 2017 | Robert Hess | 2,568 | Titled Tue | E04 |
| Sep 2017 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,563 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Jan 2024 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,494 | Titled Tue Early | D74 |
| Aug 2023 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,469 | Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM IM 08 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 153 | 63.5 | 2,256 |
| US Masters Open | 2022 | 12 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM C | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 2,023 |
| 13th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| Blitz Fuel Inv IMC | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,334 |
| Fort Lauderdale 1000 GM IM 08 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,465 |
| New York Fall IM C | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Matta's chess games?
258 games by Nicholas Matta, from Aug 2015 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 Nicholas Matta has played.
What does Nicholas Matta play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Nicholas Matta opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Matta answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Matta play as White?
As White, Nicholas Matta's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Matta play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Matta most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Nicholas Matta's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Matta is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Nicholas Matta played?
Our database contains 258 games by Nicholas Matta, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 49 draws, 116 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Matta?
258 games by Nicholas Matta 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.