Prepare against Matteo Pitzanti
Italy · World #7,500 classical · FIDE ID 890693
Our database contains 145 games by Matteo Pitzanti, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Pitzanti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Pitzanti 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 | 2,214 | 2,252 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,103 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,083 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 59 | 32 | 54 | 40.7% |
| As White | 68 | 29 | 14 | 25 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 77 | 30 | 18 | 29 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 58.8% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 28 | 41.2% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Pitzanti usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Pitzanti usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Pitzanti usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Pitzanti usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pitzanti usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Pitzanti usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 67.6% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 89.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
Matteo Pitzanti's chess games
All 145 games by Matteo Pitzanti in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 59 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Misa Pap | 2,494 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C54 |
| Nov 2017 | Leonid Milov | 2,453 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Marco Corvi | 2,307 | 50th chT-ITA | C68 |
| Sep 2016 | Kirill Shubin | 2,304 | Wch U14 | A48 |
| Mar 2025 | A Yevchenko | 2,276 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 20 | 9 | 1,774 |
| ch-Sardegna Region | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,743 |
| ch-ITA U12 | 2014 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,988 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,270 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
| 24th Olbia CIG U16 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
| 34th Bratto Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,291 |
| 19th Trieste Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Pitzanti's chess games?
145 games by Matteo Pitzanti, from Nov 2011 to Jul 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 Pitzanti has played.
What does Matteo Pitzanti play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Matteo Pitzanti opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Pitzanti answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Matteo Pitzanti play as White?
As White, Matteo Pitzanti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Pitzanti play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Pitzanti most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Matteo Pitzanti's FIDE rating?
Matteo Pitzanti is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Matteo Pitzanti played?
Our database contains 145 games by Matteo Pitzanti, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Pitzanti?
145 games by Matteo Pitzanti 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.