Prepare against Matteo Favoni
CM · Italy · World #22,546 classical · FIDE ID 835595
Our database contains 44 games by Matteo Favoni, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Favoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Favoni 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 | 2,036 | 2,045 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 47.7% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Favoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Favoni's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 67.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Favoni usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Favoni usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Favoni usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Matteo Favoni's chess games
All 44 games by Matteo Favoni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,138 | Vercelli Open | B21 |
| May 2008 | Francesco Farachi | 2,103 | chT-ITA 2 | A60 |
| Mar 2008 | Roberto Forno | 1,947 | 3rd Asti Alfieri Memorial | D52 |
| Mar 2008 | Giuseppe Bertazzoni | 1,933 | 3rd Asti Alfieri Memorial | A07 |
| Dec 2008 | Mauro Di Chiara | 1,896 | Robecchetto Open A 19th | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Bratto Open B | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| 3rd Asti Alfieri Memorial | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| 5th Bresso Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,866 |
| Robecchetto Open A 19th | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-Vercelli Province | 2008 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 14th Ivrea Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,899 |
| chT-ITA 2 | 2008 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,680 |
| Vercelli Open | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Favoni's chess games?
44 games by Matteo Favoni, from Apr 2007 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 Matteo Favoni has played.
What does Matteo Favoni play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Matteo Favoni opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Favoni answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matteo Favoni play as White?
As White, Matteo Favoni's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Favoni play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Favoni most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Matteo Favoni's FIDE rating?
Matteo Favoni is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (May 2026).
How many games has Matteo Favoni played?
Our database contains 44 games by Matteo Favoni, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Favoni?
44 games by Matteo Favoni 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.