Prepare against Thomas Matosec
Austria · World #25,416 classical · FIDE ID 1607561
Our database contains 301 games by Thomas Matosec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Matosec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Matosec 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 | 2,015 | 2,165 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,135 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,032 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 101 | 85 | 115 | 33.6% |
| As White | 144 | 60 | 36 | 48 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 157 | 41 | 49 | 67 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Matosec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Matosec's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 39.6% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 34.0% | 48.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 13.2% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 13.2% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Matosec usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Matosec usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Matosec usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Matosec usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Matosec usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Matosec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 85.5% | 41.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 24.5% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 18.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Thomas Matosec's chess games
All 301 games by Thomas Matosec 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: 101 wins, 85 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 1/6/13 | 5.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Aljosa Tomazini | 2,383 | Graz Open A | A40 |
| Jul 2017 | Helmut Kummer | 2,313 | 36th St Veit Open A | D78 |
| Feb 2016 | Zoran S Ilic | 2,288 | Graz Open A | E62 |
| Dec 2017 | Gernot Spindelboeck | 2,277 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | C05 |
| Aug 2012 | Michael Pichler | 2,265 | 19th Graz Open A | C04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graz Open B | 1999 | 23 | 12 | 1,876 |
| Graz Open A | 2022 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,139 |
| Graz Open | 2015 | 18 | 6 | 2,049 |
| ch-Graz | 2013 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-Graz A | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 2,204 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,044 |
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Matosec's chess games?
301 games by Thomas Matosec, 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 Thomas Matosec has played.
What does Thomas Matosec play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Thomas Matosec opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Matosec answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Thomas Matosec play as White?
As White, Thomas Matosec's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Matosec play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Matosec most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 5.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Thomas Matosec's FIDE rating?
Thomas Matosec is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Thomas Matosec played?
Our database contains 301 games by Thomas Matosec, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 85 draws, 115 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Matosec?
301 games by Thomas Matosec 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.