Prepare against Tibor Matis
Slovakia · World #34,221 classical · FIDE ID 14941643
Our database contains 229 games by Tibor Matis, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Matis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Matis 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 | 1,963 | 1,986 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,964 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 75 | 65 | 89 | 32.8% |
| As White | 117 | 45 | 35 | 37 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 112 | 30 | 30 | 52 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Matis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Matis's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 98.3% | 53.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Matis usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Matis usually continues Nf3 (72.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Matis usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …a6 (100% of these games) — Matis usually continues h3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 97.0% | 36.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 22.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Tibor Matis's chess games
All 229 games by Tibor Matis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 75 wins, 65 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 35 | 6/10/19 | 17.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Peter Balogh | 2,104 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | A46 |
| Jul 2020 | Ladislav Balazs | 2,088 | ch-SVK Amateur | A46 |
| Oct 2017 | Jaroslav Kucharek | 2,067 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | A62 |
| Apr 2017 | Norbert Michel | 2,067 | ch-SVK U16 | B46 |
| Jan 2019 | Frantisek Jablonicky | 2,053 | chT4-SVK A22 1819 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,606 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2018 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,895 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2019 | 13 | 1 | 1,679 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 1,989 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,844 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,945 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 2 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Matis's chess games?
229 games by Tibor Matis, from Apr 2014 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 Tibor Matis has played.
What does Tibor Matis play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Tibor Matis opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Matis answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tibor Matis play as White?
As White, Tibor Matis's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Matis play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Matis most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 17.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Tibor Matis's FIDE rating?
Tibor Matis is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Tibor Matis played?
Our database contains 229 games by Tibor Matis, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 65 draws, 89 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Matis?
229 games by Tibor Matis 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.