Prepare against Vladimir Matveev
FM · Russia · World #4,535 classical · FIDE ID 24130753
Our database contains 390 games by Vladimir Matveev, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Matveev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir 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 | 2,287 | 2,384 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,477 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,329 | 2,437 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 189 | 69 | 132 | 48.5% |
| As White | 199 | 111 | 34 | 54 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 191 | 78 | 35 | 78 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Matveev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Matveev's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 178 | 89.4% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 7.0% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.5% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Matveev usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Matveev usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Matveev usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Matveev usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Matveev usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Matveev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 46.6% | 53.7% |
| d6 | 40 | 45.5% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 96.2% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
Vladimir Matveev's chess games
All 390 games by Vladimir Matveev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 189 wins, 69 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 37 | 20/7/10 | 54.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 19/7/8 | 55.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 13/9/16 | 34.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,598 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Jul 2020 | Velimir Ivic | 2,548 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Sep 2020 | Leonid Sokolin | 2,497 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Sep 2019 | Pavel Potapov | 2,496 | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | B09 |
| Sep 2019 | Sergei Yudin | 2,494 | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 189 | 107.5 | 2,369 |
| Nizhnij Tagil Stone Flower A | 2011 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,285 |
| Satka Summer Open | 2014 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,421 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,436 |
| 8th Zudov Memorial A | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,178 |
| Zudov Memorial | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,109 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Matveev's chess games?
390 games by Vladimir Matveev, from Jul 2006 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 Matveev has played.
What does Vladimir Matveev play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Vladimir Matveev opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Matveev answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Matveev play as White?
As White, Vladimir Matveev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Catalan (34 games, 55.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Matveev play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Matveev most often plays: Pirc Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Vladimir Matveev's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Matveev is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,329 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Vladimir Matveev played?
Our database contains 390 games by Vladimir Matveev, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 69 draws, 132 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Matveev?
390 games by Vladimir 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.