Prepare against Matteo Materia
France · World #62,530 classical · FIDE ID 45150575
When preparing against Matteo Materia, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 43 games by Matteo Materia, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Materia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Materia 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 | 1,847 | 1,911 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 37.2% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Materia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Materia's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 54.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Materia usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Materia usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Materia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Materia usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Materia usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Materia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 77.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Matteo Materia's chess games
All 43 games by Matteo Materia in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rohrer,Christophe | 2,297 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B09 |
| Jul 2024 | Balint Kiss | 2,216 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Habibi,Al | 2,102 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Bajraktari,P | 2,093 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | A49 |
| Jul 2023 | Felix Pleyer | 1,957 | Biel Open B 56th | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,923 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,925 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,582 |
| 55th Biel ATO | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Materia's chess games?
43 games by Matteo Materia, from Nov 2016 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 Matteo Materia has played.
What does Matteo Materia play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Matteo Materia opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Materia answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Matteo Materia play as White?
As White, Matteo Materia's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Materia play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Materia most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Matteo Materia's FIDE rating?
Matteo Materia is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Matteo Materia played?
Our database contains 43 games by Matteo Materia, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Materia?
43 games by Matteo Materia 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.