Prepare against Matteo Montorsi
Italy · World #6,881 classical · FIDE ID 2826491
Our database contains 125 games by Matteo Montorsi, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Montorsi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Montorsi 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 | 2,227 | 2,236 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,245 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,167 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 39 | 40 | 46 | 31.2% |
| As White | 61 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Montorsi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Montorsi's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 91.8% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.2% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Montorsi usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Montorsi usually continues Nf3 (90.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Montorsi usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Montorsi usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Montorsi usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Montorsi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 78.6% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Matteo Montorsi's chess games
All 125 games by Matteo Montorsi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 39 wins, 40 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 6/12/9 | 22.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Olexiy Bilych | 2,425 | Wch U20 Blitz | B26 |
| Dec 2021 | Michel Bifulco | 2,338 | 1st Imola Ferrari Cup | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Grigor Dilanyan | 2,323 | Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | C70 |
| Feb 2024 | Leonardo Loiacono | 2,316 | 1st Clusane Open | B72 |
| Oct 2025 | O Sutter | 2,286 | 47th Arco Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U20 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,842 |
| Wch U20 Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,379 |
| 53rd Torino Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| 3rd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| 1st Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Montorsi's chess games?
125 games by Matteo Montorsi, from Jan 2015 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 Montorsi has played.
What does Matteo Montorsi play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Matteo Montorsi opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Montorsi answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Matteo Montorsi play as White?
As White, Matteo Montorsi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Montorsi play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Montorsi most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Matteo Montorsi's FIDE rating?
Matteo Montorsi is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Matteo Montorsi played?
Our database contains 125 games by Matteo Montorsi, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 40 draws, 46 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Montorsi?
125 games by Matteo Montorsi 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.