Prepare against Vladimir A. Matveev
Russia · World #76,796 classical · FIDE ID 24107328
When preparing against Vladimir A. Matveev, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%).
Our database contains 70 games by Vladimir A. Matveev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir A. Matveev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir A. Matveev 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 | 1,800 | 2,110 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 2,120 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 2,075 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 35.7% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir A. Matveev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir A. Matveev's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 77.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.3% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Matveev usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Matveev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Matveev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Matveev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Matveev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Matveev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
Vladimir A. Matveev's chess games
All 70 games by Vladimir A. Matveev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 25 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Evgeny Nikolaev | 2,301 | Rybinsk Open | E37 |
| Mar 2009 | Alexey Staroverov | 2,284 | ch-Rybinsk | E65 |
| Mar 2009 | Georgy B Miloradov | 2,251 | ch-Rybinsk | E14 |
| May 2007 | Nikita Matinian | 2,248 | chT-RUS U18 | A07 |
| May 2007 | Timur Zafesov | 2,151 | chT-RUS U18 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rybinsk | 2010 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,020 |
| Rybinsk Open | 2007 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,098 |
| Rybinsk Yaroslavia Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| chT-RUS U18 | 2007 | 8 | 7 | 2,391 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,871 |
| ch-Tambov Region | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir A. Matveev's chess games?
70 games by Vladimir A. Matveev, from Jan 2005 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 Vladimir A. Matveev has played.
What does Vladimir A. Matveev play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Vladimir A. Matveev opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir A. Matveev answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Vladimir A. Matveev play as White?
As White, Vladimir A. Matveev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir A. Matveev play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir A. Matveev most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Vladimir A. Matveev's FIDE rating?
Vladimir A. Matveev is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Vladimir A. Matveev played?
Our database contains 70 games by Vladimir A. Matveev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 23 draws, 22 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir A. Matveev?
70 games by Vladimir A. Matveev 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.