Prepare against Matteo Filippone
Italy · World #18,760 classical · FIDE ID 28568915
When preparing against Matteo Filippone, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games).
Our database contains 30 games by Matteo Filippone, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Filippone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Filippone 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 | 2,069 | 2,080 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 1,999 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,774 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Filippone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Filippone's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Filippone usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Filippone usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Filippone usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Filippone usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Filippone usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Filippone usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Matteo Filippone's chess games
All 30 games by Matteo Filippone in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Sep 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, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ruggiero Martire | 2,135 | 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | C54 |
| Mar 2026 | Nazir Mukhamed | 2,113 | RAGGRUPPAMENTI 57º CIS 2026 | A2_8 | C56 |
| Apr 2026 | Valeria Martinelli | 2,068 | 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | A36 |
| Apr 2026 | Riccardo Zincani | 2,043 | 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | A00 |
| Sep 2025 | Carlo Castelfranchi | 1,955 | 30th Hotel Adriatico | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Hotel Adriatico | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,022 |
| 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,403 |
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,008 |
| 31st Hotel Adriatico | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,954 |
| RAGGRUPPAMENTI 57º CIS 2026 | A2_8 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,181 |
| 29th Hotel Adriatico | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Filippone's chess games?
30 games by Matteo Filippone, from May 2022 to Sep 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 Filippone has played.
What does Matteo Filippone play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Matteo Filippone opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Filippone answers 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matteo Filippone play as White?
As White, Matteo Filippone's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Filippone play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Filippone most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Matteo Filippone's FIDE rating?
Matteo Filippone is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matteo Filippone played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matteo Filippone, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Filippone?
30 games by Matteo Filippone 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.