Prepare against Matteo Nardoni
Italy · World #18,518 classical · FIDE ID 28533518
When preparing against Matteo Nardoni, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%).
Our database contains 30 games by Matteo Nardoni, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Nardoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Nardoni 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 | 2,071 | 2,121 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,107 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,927 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Nardoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Nardoni's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nardoni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Nardoni usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Nardoni usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Matteo Nardoni's chess games
All 30 games by Matteo Nardoni in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Cosimo Chiari | 2,037 | Torneo internazionale Giorgio Vasari - Arezzo | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Antonio Faldetta | 2,028 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O16 | B41 |
| Jan 2026 | Lorenzo Ferrarini | 1,951 | 6th Parma City of Culture | A88 |
| Aug 2026 | Matteo Dominici | 1,903 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O16 | C45 |
| Aug 2026 | William Timoteo Liao | 1,603 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O16 | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U12 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,594 |
| 6th Parma City of Culture | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,005 |
| Torneo internazionale Giorgio Vasari - Arezzo | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,028 |
| CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,652 |
| Semifinale CIA 2026 e campionati italiani di categoria | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,818 |
| Sardinia World Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Nardoni's chess games?
30 games by Matteo Nardoni, from Dec 2019 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 Nardoni has played.
What does Matteo Nardoni play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Matteo Nardoni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Nardoni answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Matteo Nardoni play as White?
As White, Matteo Nardoni's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Nardoni play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Nardoni most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Matteo Nardoni's FIDE rating?
Matteo Nardoni is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Matteo Nardoni played?
Our database contains 30 games by Matteo Nardoni, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Nardoni?
30 games by Matteo Nardoni 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.