Prepare against Petar Matic
Serbia · World #13,972 classical · FIDE ID 933503
Our database contains 110 games by Petar Matic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petar Matic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petar Matic 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 | 2,116 | 2,284 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,258 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,241 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 31 | 46 | 33 | 28.2% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 14 | 28 | 19 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petar Matic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petar Matic's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 55.1% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 17 | 34.7% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Matic usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Matic usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Matic usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Matic usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Matic usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Matic usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 85.3% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
Petar Matic's chess games
All 110 games by Petar Matic in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 46 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Vladimir Cobic | 2,336 | Belgrade tt Cup | A57 |
| Oct 2009 | Djordje D Popovic | 2,308 | Belgrade-chT Quality | B48 |
| Oct 2011 | Mirko Vujicic | 2,299 | Belgrade-chT Quality | D28 |
| May 2024 | Ivan Martic | 2,280 | Belgrade Cup | A65 |
| Apr 2007 | Petar Djuric | 2,262 | Belgrade tt Cup | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-chT Quality | 2020 | 38 | 20.5 | 2,243 |
| Belgrade tt Cup | 2015 | 22 | 14 | 2,354 |
| Belgrade Premier League | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| chT-Belgrade Premier | 2023 | 10 | 2 | 2,045 |
| chT2-Belgrade Quality | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,052 |
| chT-Belgrade | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
| chT-Belgrade City | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| Belgrade CupT final | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petar Matic's chess games?
110 games by Petar Matic, from Apr 2003 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 Petar Matic has played.
What does Petar Matic play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Petar Matic opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petar Matic answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games).
What openings does Petar Matic play as White?
As White, Petar Matic's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petar Matic play as Black?
As Black, Petar Matic most often plays: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Petar Matic's FIDE rating?
Petar Matic is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Petar Matic played?
Our database contains 110 games by Petar Matic, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 46 draws, 33 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petar Matic?
110 games by Petar Matic 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.