Prepare against Robert Matei
CHE · World #27,954 classical · FIDE ID 1347373
When preparing against Robert Matei, expect 1.c4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Robert Matei, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Matei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Matei 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 | 1,998 | 2,001 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,979 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 4 | 24 | 41.7% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Matei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Matei's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 69.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 30.8% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Matei usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Matei usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Matei usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Matei usually continues b3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Matei usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Matei usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Robert Matei's chess games
All 48 games by Robert Matei in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 20 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Simone Medici | 2,201 | Locarno Swiss Lake Open | A50 |
| Apr 2024 | Leonildo Mosca | 1,996 | Locarno Swiss Lake Open | B00 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Rudolph | 1,771 | Davos Amateur Open | A11 |
| Apr 2024 | Robin Leibundgut | 1,727 | Locarno Swiss Lake Open | A11 |
| Mar 2021 | Markus Stepanians | 1,716 | 14th Ascona Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davos Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| Lugano Paradiso Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,983 |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Locarno Swiss Lake Open | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,209 |
| 14th Ascona Open | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,617 |
| 19th Lugano Paradiso Open | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,616 |
| 12th Stein am Rhein Open | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,569 |
| 4th Lenzerheide Amateur Open | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Matei's chess games?
48 games by Robert Matei, from May 2021 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 Robert Matei has played.
What does Robert Matei play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Robert Matei opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Matei answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...b6 (23% of games), 1...a6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Robert Matei play as White?
As White, Robert Matei's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Matei play as Black?
As Black, Robert Matei most often plays: Owen Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); St. George Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Robert Matei's FIDE rating?
Robert Matei is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Robert Matei played?
Our database contains 48 games by Robert Matei, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Matei?
48 games by Robert Matei 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.