Prepare against Matteo Filippone
Italy · World #18,760 classical · FIDE ID 28568915
When preparing against Matteo Filippone, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Matteo Filippone, covering May 2022 to Oct 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 | 2,053 | 2,080 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 1,999 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,774 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 30.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 248 rated games against 204 different opponents, across 40 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 131 | 50 | 48 | 33 | 38.2% | 1,880 | 1,936 | 9 |
| Rapid | 99 | 65 | 11 | 23 | 65.7% | – | – | 9 |
| Blitz | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 50.0% | – | – | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 68 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 26.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 56 | 30 | 23 | 3 | 53.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 30 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2,045 | 2,195 |
| 2025 | 50 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 2,002 | 2,025 |
| 2024 | 85 | 49 | 14 | 22 | 1,949 | 2,016 |
| 2023 | 64 | 31 | 13 | 20 | 1,803 | 1,838 |
| 2022 | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1,546 | 1,612 |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Filippone usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Filippone usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Filippone usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% 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 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Matteo Filippone's chess games
All 33 games by Matteo Filippone in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 11 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% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 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% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,009 |
| 30th Hotel Adriatico | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,022 |
| 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,403 |
| 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?
33 games by Matteo Filippone, from May 2022 to Oct 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 17 games with White in our database, Matteo Filippone opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Filippone answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (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 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Filippone play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Filippone most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (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 16 games.
What is Matteo Filippone's FIDE rating?
Matteo Filippone is currently rated 2,053 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 33 games by Matteo Filippone, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Filippone?
33 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.