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Carlos Matamoros GM

GMMatamoros Since 2017 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
62.9%- 31.5%- 5.6%
Rapid 2440 15W 16L 9D
Blitz 2611 939W 255L 78D
Bullet 2584 1581W 998L 137D

Biography

Carlos Matamoros, widely known to chess fans as GMMatamoros, is a Grandmaster who blends deep study with a love of live streaming. He earned the Grandmaster title from FIDE, cementing his place among the game's elite. Off the board, he is a popular streamer who shares games, analysis, and the occasional meme with a growing community of fans.

Rapid chess is his preferred battleground, where crisp calculation and quick intuition shine. When not traveling for tournaments, he brings energy and insight to online events and his channel, where curiosity and humor go hand in hand with high-level play.

Career highlights

  • Grandmaster title awarded by FIDE
  • Renowned streamer who brings high-level analysis to a broad audience
  • Peak Blitz rating: 2688 (2023-06-07)
  • Peak Bullet rating: 2684 (2022-04-21)
  • Peak Rapid rating: 2520 (2023-03-13)
  • Longest winning streak: 49 games

Opening repertoire

Carlos's openings blend tactical sharpness with solid fundamentals. Highlights from his Blitz and Bullet games include:

  • Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit — Blitz: 74 games, 70 wins, 0 losses, 4 draws (WinRate: 94.59%)
  • Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — Blitz: 46 games, 35 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws (WinRate: 76.09%)
  • Nimzo-Larsen Attack — Bullet: 322 games, 204 wins, 104 losses, 14 draws (WinRate: 63.35%)
  • Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon — Bullet: 39 games, 23 wins, 11 losses, 5 draws (WinRate: 58.97%)
  • English Opening and related setups are also part of his dynamic toolkit across formats

Streaming and community

Beyond the board, GMMatamoros streams regularly, sharing live games, deep-dive analyses, and the occasional chess meme. Fans can follow his journey and interact through his profile here: Carlos Matamoros. For a visual sense of his rating trajectory, check out the rating chart:

Rapid Rating202020212023202524402323YearRapid Rating
. A quick peek at his peak form: Blitz 2688, Bullet 2684, Rapid 2520. 2688 (2023-06-07) 2684 (2022-04-21) 2520 (2023-03-13).

Notable facts

  • Longest winning streak: 49
  • Current winning streak: 5
  • Current focus: rapid and online tournament formats

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