Prepare against Matteo Materia
France · World #69,061 classical · FIDE ID 45150575
Our database contains 30 games by Matteo Materia, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 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 | 1,825 | 1,911 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.6% |
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 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Materia usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Materia usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% 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 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Matteo Materia's chess games
All 30 games by Matteo Materia in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | 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% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Balint Kiss | 2,216 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexis De Gregorio | 2,030 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | A05 |
| Jul 2023 | Felix Pleyer | 1,957 | Biel Open B 56th | C56 |
| Jul 2026 | Francois-Xavier Grimaldi | 1,783 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Samuel Liengme | 1,753 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Amateur (ATO) | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Amateur (ATO) | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,831 |
| 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?
Chess.ceo has 30 of Matteo Materia's games from Nov 2016 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Matteo Materia has played.
What does Matteo Materia play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Matteo Materia opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Materia answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% 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, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 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 11 games.
What is Matteo Materia's FIDE rating?
Matteo Materia is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Matteo Materia played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matteo Materia, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Materia?
Open Matteo Materia's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 30 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.