Prepare against Vinay Kumar Matta
FM · India · World #18,056 classical · FIDE ID 5016649
When preparing against Vinay Kumar Matta, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 497 games by Vinay Kumar Matta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vinay Kumar Matta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vinay Kumar Matta 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 | 2,075 | 2,326 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,272 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,360 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 497 | 136 | 153 | 208 | 27.4% |
| As White | 233 | 79 | 73 | 81 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 264 | 57 | 80 | 127 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vinay Kumar Matta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vinay Kumar Matta's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 83.7% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 28 | 12.0% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Matta usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Matta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Matta usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Matta usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Matta usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Matta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 102 | 90.3% | 34.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 94.2% | 37.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Vinay Kumar Matta's chess games
All 497 games by Vinay Kumar Matta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 136 wins, 153 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 43 | 14/10/19 | 32.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 49 | 10/13/26 | 20.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 3/8/10 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,625 | FIDE World Cup AICF Qual | C54 |
| May 2010 | Anton Kovalyov | 2,615 | ch-Commonwealth | E12 |
| Jun 2014 | Farrukh Amonatov | 2,609 | 7th Mumbai Mayors Cup | C22 |
| Sep 2008 | Abhijit Kunte | 2,554 | ch-Commonwealth | E01 |
| Jan 2024 | Gupta Sankalp | 2,535 | 1st Bangalore Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2015 | 27 | 14 | 2,351 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,251 |
| FIDE World Cup AICF Qual | 2021 | 16 | 4 | 2,290 |
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 5 | 2,251 |
| ch-IND 48th | 2010 | 12 | 4 | 2,246 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,240 |
| Panchavati Open 2nd | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vinay Kumar Matta's chess games?
497 games by Vinay Kumar Matta, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Vinay Kumar Matta has played.
What does Vinay Kumar Matta play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Vinay Kumar Matta opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vinay Kumar Matta answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vinay Kumar Matta play as White?
As White, Vinay Kumar Matta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vinay Kumar Matta play as Black?
As Black, Vinay Kumar Matta most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (49 games, 20.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 264 games.
What is Vinay Kumar Matta's FIDE rating?
Vinay Kumar Matta is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Vinay Kumar Matta played?
Our database contains 497 games by Vinay Kumar Matta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 153 draws, 208 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vinay Kumar Matta?
497 games by Vinay Kumar Matta 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.