Prepare against Alessio Di Matteo
Canada · World #54,569 classical · FIDE ID 2634023
Our database contains 61 games by Alessio Di Matteo, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alessio Di Matteo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessio Di Matteo 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 | 1,875 | 1,919 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,799 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,932 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 8 | 31 | 36.1% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessio Di Matteo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessio Di Matteo's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Matteo usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Matteo usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Matteo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 52.9% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 41.2% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alessio Di Matteo's chess games
All 61 games by Alessio Di Matteo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Vladimir Hrivnak | 2,235 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | D35 |
| Aug 2023 | Arkadiusz Luksza | 1,991 | Quebec Open | A67 |
| Jul 2023 | Jean-Pierre Singher | 1,934 | Quebec Open | D36 |
| Jul 2023 | Jonathan Turcotte | 1,921 | Quebec Open | A57 |
| Sep 2025 | Alan Nagelberg | 1,906 | Montreal Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,933 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,844 |
| Montreal Maplewood Cup | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,783 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,913 |
| Laval Open | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,664 |
| Pere Noel Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,068 |
| Mauricie Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessio Di Matteo's chess games?
61 games by Alessio Di Matteo, from Sep 2018 to Aug 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 Alessio Di Matteo has played.
What does Alessio Di Matteo play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Alessio Di Matteo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessio Di Matteo answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alessio Di Matteo play as White?
As White, Alessio Di Matteo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessio Di Matteo play as Black?
As Black, Alessio Di Matteo most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Alessio Di Matteo's FIDE rating?
Alessio Di Matteo is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Alessio Di Matteo played?
Our database contains 61 games by Alessio Di Matteo, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessio Di Matteo?
61 games by Alessio Di Matteo 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.