Prepare against Tomohiko Matsuo
CM · Japan · World #20,028 classical · FIDE ID 7000197
Our database contains 131 games by Tomohiko Matsuo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomohiko Matsuo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomohiko Matsuo 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 | 2,057 | 2,257 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 44 | 33 | 54 | 33.6% |
| As White | 63 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 13 | 35 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomohiko Matsuo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomohiko Matsuo's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 96.8% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Matsuo usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Matsuo usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Matsuo usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Matsuo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 93.1% | 35.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 96.3% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Tomohiko Matsuo's chess games
All 131 games by Tomohiko Matsuo 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: 44 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,565 | Olympiad-43 | C92 |
| Dec 1994 | Miguel Sierra | 2,370 | Olympiad-31 | C86 |
| Nov 2000 | Emilio Bastidas Rodriguez | 2,334 | Olympiad-34 | A31 |
| Jan 2008 | Vladimir Kovacevic | 2,268 | 24th Geneve Open | C07 |
| Nov 2000 | Yogendranath Ramsingh | 2,246 | Olympiad-34 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 13 | 4 | 2,166 |
| ch-JPN | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,076 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 12 | 5 | 2,268 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 11 | 4 | 2,173 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 10 | 7 | 2,505 |
| Yangon zt | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| Wch U26 | 1998 | 8 | 2 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomohiko Matsuo's chess games?
131 games by Tomohiko Matsuo, 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 Tomohiko Matsuo has played.
What does Tomohiko Matsuo play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Tomohiko Matsuo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomohiko Matsuo answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tomohiko Matsuo play as White?
As White, Tomohiko Matsuo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomohiko Matsuo play as Black?
As Black, Tomohiko Matsuo most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Tomohiko Matsuo's FIDE rating?
Tomohiko Matsuo is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Tomohiko Matsuo played?
Our database contains 131 games by Tomohiko Matsuo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 33 draws, 54 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomohiko Matsuo?
131 games by Tomohiko Matsuo 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.