Prepare against Francesco Mattia Liloni
Italy · World #14,204 classical · FIDE ID 2872264
When preparing against Francesco Mattia Liloni, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (31%).
Our database contains 125 games by Francesco Mattia Liloni, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Mattia Liloni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Mattia Liloni 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 | 2,114 | 2,203 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,280 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,195 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 43 | 24 | 58 | 34.4% |
| As White | 65 | 26 | 16 | 23 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 8 | 35 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Mattia Liloni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Mattia Liloni's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 96.9% | 52.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Liloni usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Liloni usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Liloni usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Liloni usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 94.3% | 30.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Francesco Mattia Liloni's chess games
All 125 games by Francesco Mattia Liloni in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 43 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,423 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Dec 2025 | Nikola Kanov | 2,422 | 14th Palmanova Open | B46 |
| Mar 2026 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,374 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Stefanos Kazantzoglou | 2,353 | 9th Vardaris Open 2026 | B96 |
| Mar 2026 | Boris Golubovic | 2,318 | Titled Tue | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,120 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,799 |
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,052 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,755 |
| 1st Clusane Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Mattia Liloni's chess games?
125 games by Francesco Mattia Liloni, from Mar 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 Francesco Mattia Liloni has played.
What does Francesco Mattia Liloni play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Francesco Mattia Liloni opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Mattia Liloni answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Francesco Mattia Liloni play as White?
As White, Francesco Mattia Liloni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Mattia Liloni play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Mattia Liloni most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Francesco Mattia Liloni's FIDE rating?
Francesco Mattia Liloni is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Francesco Mattia Liloni played?
Our database contains 125 games by Francesco Mattia Liloni, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Mattia Liloni?
125 games by Francesco Mattia Liloni 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.