Prepare against Ove Matras
DNK · World #52,451 classical · FIDE ID 1416790
Our database contains 98 games by Ove Matras, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ove Matras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ove Matras 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 | 1,883 | 1,940 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 39 | 16 | 43 | 39.8% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 22 | 8 | 19 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ove Matras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ove Matras's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 53.1% | 48.1% |
| b3 | 18 | 36.7% | 30.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Matras usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Matras usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Matras usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 37% of White games, 30.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Matras usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Matras usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Matras usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 40.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Ove Matras's chess games
All 98 games by Ove Matras in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 39 wins, 16 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Mads Smith Hansen | 2,350 | 21st North Sea Cup | C30 |
| Jan 2010 | Ekaterina Kirsanova | 2,133 | Marianske Lazne Open | D20 |
| Jan 2010 | Ulrich Wuensch | 2,101 | Marianske Lazne Open | E39 |
| Jul 2018 | Jacob Pallesen | 2,058 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D00 |
| May 2013 | Bjarne Andersen | 2,026 | Odense Andersen Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | 2018 | 13 | 5 | 1,838 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| Odense Andersen Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 21st North Sea Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,074 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,826 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,707 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ove Matras's chess games?
98 games by Ove Matras, from Jul 2009 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 Ove Matras has played.
What does Ove Matras play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ove Matras opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.b3 (37% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ove Matras answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games).
What openings does Ove Matras play as White?
As White, Ove Matras's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ove Matras play as Black?
As Black, Ove Matras most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Ove Matras's FIDE rating?
Ove Matras is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Ove Matras played?
Our database contains 98 games by Ove Matras, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 16 draws, 43 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ove Matras?
98 games by Ove Matras 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.