Prepare against Toma Matsunaga
Japan · World #36,396 classical · FIDE ID 7005512
When preparing against Toma Matsunaga, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 48 games by Toma Matsunaga, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Toma Matsunaga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toma Matsunaga 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 | 1,952 | 2,021 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,874 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,862 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 41.7% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toma Matsunaga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toma Matsunaga's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Matsunaga usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Matsunaga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Matsunaga usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Toma Matsunaga's chess games
All 48 games by Toma Matsunaga in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Marc Llari | 2,300 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B49 |
| Mar 2026 | Stephen R Mannion | 2,202 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B00 |
| Sep 2025 | Vasu Sanjay | 2,116 | Japan Open | B49 |
| Sep 2025 | Stephen Jones | 2,107 | Japan Open | E81 |
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandra Dimitrijevic | 2,063 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,081 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,003 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,036 |
| Asian Juniors 2024 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,648 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,053 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz Men | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toma Matsunaga's chess games?
48 games by Toma Matsunaga, from Jun 2023 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 Toma Matsunaga has played.
What does Toma Matsunaga play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Toma Matsunaga opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toma Matsunaga answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Toma Matsunaga play as White?
As White, Toma Matsunaga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toma Matsunaga play as Black?
As Black, Toma Matsunaga most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Toma Matsunaga's FIDE rating?
Toma Matsunaga is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Toma Matsunaga played?
Our database contains 48 games by Toma Matsunaga, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toma Matsunaga?
48 games by Toma Matsunaga 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.