Prepare against Roger Matoewi
FM · Suriname · World #50,068 classical · FIDE ID 8200084
Our database contains 248 games by Roger Matoewi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roger Matoewi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roger Matoewi 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 | 1,893 | 2,206 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,142 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 95 | 71 | 82 | 38.3% |
| As White | 111 | 47 | 31 | 33 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 137 | 48 | 40 | 49 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roger Matoewi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roger Matoewi's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 71.2% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 9.0% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.1% | 61.1% |
| g3 | 9 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Matoewi usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Matoewi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Matoewi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Matoewi usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Matoewi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 75.8% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 42.9% | 61.9% |
| f5 | 14 | 28.6% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 16.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Roger Matoewi's chess games
All 248 games by Roger Matoewi 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: 95 wins, 71 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,463 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | A84 |
| Aug 2012 | Francis M. Fernandez Paulino | 2,289 | Olympiad-40 | E85 |
| Nov 2011 | Ryan Harper | 2,231 | Umada Cup | B70 |
| Jun 2008 | Dewperkash Gajadin | 2,191 | ch-SUR Surinam | B50 |
| Nov 2011 | Marcus Joseph | 2,182 | Umada Cup | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUR | 2015 | 56 | 43.5 | 2,125 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 16 | 8 | 2,009 |
| ch-SUR Surinam | 2008 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,325 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 5 | 2,223 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,302 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roger Matoewi's chess games?
248 games by Roger Matoewi, 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 Roger Matoewi has played.
What does Roger Matoewi play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Roger Matoewi opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roger Matoewi answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Roger Matoewi play as White?
As White, Roger Matoewi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roger Matoewi play as Black?
As Black, Roger Matoewi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Roger Matoewi's FIDE rating?
Roger Matoewi is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Roger Matoewi played?
Our database contains 248 games by Roger Matoewi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 71 draws, 82 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roger Matoewi?
248 games by Roger Matoewi 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.