Prepare against Simon Matejka
CM · Slovakia · World #29,833 classical · FIDE ID 14974541
Our database contains 117 games by Simon Matejka, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Matejka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Matejka 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 | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,026 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,649 | 1,809 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 49 | 33 | 35 | 41.9% |
| As White | 55 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 62 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Matejka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Matejka's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 54.5% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 30.9% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Matejka usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Matejka usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Matejka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Matejka usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Matejka usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Matejka usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 48.6% | 70.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 22.9% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.0% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
Simon Matejka's chess games
All 117 games by Simon Matejka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 49 wins, 33 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Anton Belin | 2,138 | World Cadets U12 2024 | A33 |
| Sep 2025 | R Bury | 2,096 | Slovakia Open | D78 |
| Nov 2024 | Ivan Ivancic | 2,091 | World Cadets U12 2024 | B23 |
| Sep 2024 | Oliver Kudela | 2,031 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | B30 |
| Dec 2023 | Tomas Murajda | 2,001 | chT-SVK 1W 2324 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U12 | 2024 | 18 | 15.5 | 1,843 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,356 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,488 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,690 |
| Bratislava Slovakia Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Matejka's chess games?
117 games by Simon Matejka, from Oct 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 Simon Matejka has played.
What does Simon Matejka play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Simon Matejka opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Matejka answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Simon Matejka play as White?
As White, Simon Matejka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Matejka play as Black?
As Black, Simon Matejka most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Simon Matejka's FIDE rating?
Simon Matejka is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,649 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Simon Matejka played?
Our database contains 117 games by Simon Matejka, covering Oct 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 33 draws, 35 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Matejka?
117 games by Simon Matejka 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.