Prepare against Italo Mattavelli
Italy · World #102,665 classical · FIDE ID 815055
When preparing against Italo Mattavelli, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 55 games by Italo Mattavelli, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Italo Mattavelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Italo Mattavelli 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 | 1,721 | 1,840 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,778 | 1,820 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,863 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 9 | 16 | 30 | 16.4% |
| As White | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 13.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Italo Mattavelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Italo Mattavelli's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 28.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mattavelli usually continues c3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Mattavelli usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mattavelli usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Italo Mattavelli's chess games
All 55 games by Italo Mattavelli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 9 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Klemens Ranker | 1,893 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | B20 |
| Oct 2021 | Giuseppe Valenti | 1,885 | 43rd Arco Open | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Tedeschi,Luciano | 1,833 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Bjorgvik,J | 1,817 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | B40 |
| Mar 2018 | Gianluca Melino | 1,717 | 2nd Treviso Lega Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,952 |
| 2nd Treviso Lega Open A | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,676 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,753 |
| 3rd Verona Primavera Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,673 |
| 10th Venice Autumn Open B | 2004 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,622 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,483 |
| 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Italo Mattavelli's chess games?
55 games by Italo Mattavelli, from Apr 2007 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 Italo Mattavelli has played.
What does Italo Mattavelli play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Italo Mattavelli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Italo Mattavelli answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Italo Mattavelli play as White?
As White, Italo Mattavelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Italo Mattavelli play as Black?
As Black, Italo Mattavelli most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Italo Mattavelli's FIDE rating?
Italo Mattavelli is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,778 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Italo Mattavelli played?
Our database contains 55 games by Italo Mattavelli, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses (16.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Italo Mattavelli?
55 games by Italo Mattavelli 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.