Prepare against Matej Slaby
Czechia · World #19,959 classical · FIDE ID 23734876
Our database contains 66 games by Matej Slaby, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Slaby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Slaby 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 | 2,058 | 2,148 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,138 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,012 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 37.9% |
| As White | 35 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Slaby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Slaby's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 60.0% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 40.0% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Slaby usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Slaby usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Slaby usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Slaby usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Slaby usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Slaby usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Matej Slaby's chess games
All 66 games by Matej Slaby in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 25 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Gustav Brejnik | 2,250 | 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | A09 |
| Apr 2021 | Viktor Zigo | 2,214 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | E18 |
| Apr 2021 | Eliska Richtrova | 2,186 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | D93 |
| Jul 2022 | Jan Zima | 2,134 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A48 |
| Mar 2023 | Max Hozda | 2,067 | ch-CZE U16 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,924 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,027 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,974 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Slaby's chess games?
66 games by Matej Slaby, from Sep 2019 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 Matej Slaby has played.
What does Matej Slaby play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Matej Slaby opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Slaby answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Matej Slaby play as White?
As White, Matej Slaby's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Slaby play as Black?
As Black, Matej Slaby most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Matej Slaby's FIDE rating?
Matej Slaby is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Matej Slaby played?
Our database contains 66 games by Matej Slaby, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Slaby?
66 games by Matej Slaby 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.