Prepare against Federico Montalbano
Italy · World #9,902 classical · FIDE ID 848530
Our database contains 33 games by Federico Montalbano, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Federico Montalbano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Federico Montalbano 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 | 2,171 | 2,174 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,185 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,001 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Federico Montalbano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Federico Montalbano's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Montalbano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Montalbano usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Montalbano usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Montalbano usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Montalbano usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Montalbano usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Federico Montalbano's chess games
All 33 games by Federico Montalbano in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mattia Pegno | 2,264 | 57th Italian Teams Gp B | D50 |
| Apr 2026 | Giorgio Belli | 2,206 | 57th Italian Teams Final | D31 |
| Aug 2023 | Christoph Berberich | 1,898 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | D30 |
| Aug 2023 | Johanna Ehmann | 1,864 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | C84 |
| Aug 2009 | Pasquale Rizzuti | 1,826 | 7th Amantea Open B | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Amantea Open B | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 57th Italian Teams Gp B | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 2,089 |
| 17th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,936 |
| 57th Italian Teams Final | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,382 |
| La Regina degli Scacchi | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,033 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Federico Montalbano's chess games?
33 games by Federico Montalbano, from Sep 2010 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 Federico Montalbano has played.
What does Federico Montalbano play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Federico Montalbano opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Federico Montalbano answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Federico Montalbano play as White?
As White, Federico Montalbano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Federico Montalbano play as Black?
As Black, Federico Montalbano most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Federico Montalbano's FIDE rating?
Federico Montalbano is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (May 2026).
How many games has Federico Montalbano played?
Our database contains 33 games by Federico Montalbano, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 9 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Federico Montalbano?
33 games by Federico Montalbano 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.