Prepare against Jacopo Motola
FM · Italy · World #3,728 classical · FIDE ID 863190
Our database contains 381 games by Jacopo Motola, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacopo Motola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacopo Motola 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 | 2,311 | 2,333 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,408 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,356 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 152 | 87 | 142 | 39.9% |
| As White | 188 | 79 | 42 | 67 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 193 | 73 | 45 | 75 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacopo Motola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacopo Motola's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 77.7% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 22 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.3% | 18.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 3.7% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Motola usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Motola usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Motola usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Motola usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Motola usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Motola usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 44.3% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 35 | 36.1% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.1% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 54.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 23.7% | 53.6% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Jacopo Motola's chess games
All 381 games by Jacopo Motola in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Jul 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: 152 wins, 87 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 35 | 17/10/8 | 48.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,608 | Europe Echecs online Open April | B03 |
| Jul 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,554 | Titled Tue Late | E10 |
| Jul 2025 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,546 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Apr 2020 | Pierre Bailet | 2,520 | Europe Echecs online Open April | C68 |
| Aug 2018 | Csaba Horvath | 2,519 | Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 113 | 57.5 | 2,282 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,031 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| 35th Bratto Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-ITA sf 82nd | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,491 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open A | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacopo Motola's chess games?
381 games by Jacopo Motola, from Nov 2010 to Jul 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 Jacopo Motola has played.
What does Jacopo Motola play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Jacopo Motola opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacopo Motola answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jacopo Motola play as White?
As White, Jacopo Motola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacopo Motola play as Black?
As Black, Jacopo Motola most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Jacopo Motola's FIDE rating?
Jacopo Motola is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (May 2026).
How many games has Jacopo Motola played?
Our database contains 381 games by Jacopo Motola, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 87 draws, 142 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacopo Motola?
381 games by Jacopo Motola 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.