Prepare against Matteo Orsi
Italy · World #42,364 classical · FIDE ID 819042
When preparing against Matteo Orsi, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (44%).
Our database contains 77 games by Matteo Orsi, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Orsi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Orsi 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 | 1,924 | 2,002 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 2,002 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 2,002 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 31 | 19 | 27 | 40.3% |
| As White | 39 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Orsi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Orsi's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 56.4% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 43.6% | 73.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Orsi usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Orsi usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Orsi usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 73.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Orsi usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Orsi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Orsi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Matteo Orsi's chess games
All 77 games by Matteo Orsi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 31 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Antonio Barletta | 2,097 | Imperia Open B 48th | A65 |
| Mar 2010 | Riccardo Annoni | 2,078 | Erba Open 4th | D13 |
| Feb 2007 | Fabio Agrifoglio | 2,032 | 1st Erba Open A | E90 |
| Dec 2005 | Giovanni Di Donato | 1,993 | Robecchetto Open B | D15 |
| Dec 2006 | Fosco Cavatorta | 1,976 | 27th Milan Crespi Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| 31st Milan Crespi Open B | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,037 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| 27th Milan Crespi Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,821 |
| ch-Pavia Province | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,037 |
| 9th Bergamo Open | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,749 |
| Robecchetto Open B | 2005 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Orsi's chess games?
77 games by Matteo Orsi, from Jul 2005 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 Orsi has played.
What does Matteo Orsi play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Matteo Orsi opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Orsi answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Matteo Orsi play as White?
As White, Matteo Orsi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Orsi play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Orsi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Matteo Orsi's FIDE rating?
Matteo Orsi is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Matteo Orsi played?
Our database contains 77 games by Matteo Orsi, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Orsi?
77 games by Matteo Orsi 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.