Prepare against Matteo Ratier-Fontana
CM · France · World #8,307 classical · FIDE ID 36035319
Our database contains 56 games by Matteo Ratier-Fontana, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Ratier-Fontana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Ratier-Fontana 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 | 2,200 | 2,280 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,919 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,372 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Ratier-Fontana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Ratier-Fontana's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 56.7% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ratier-Fontana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ratier-Fontana usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ratier-Fontana usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ratier-Fontana usually continues Bf4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ratier-Fontana usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ratier-Fontana usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Matteo Ratier-Fontana's chess games
All 56 games by Matteo Ratier-Fontana in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Eloi Relange | 2,440 | 13th Quenza Open 2024 | A41 |
| Sep 2025 | Baptiste Roux | 2,381 | 2nd Corsica CC | C41 |
| Sep 2025 | Manon Schippke | 2,374 | 2nd Corsica CC | A06 |
| Jul 2023 | Albert Tomasi | 2,291 | 12th Quenza Open | B91 |
| Sep 2025 | Pierre Villegas | 2,283 | 2nd Corsica CC | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,037 |
| 2nd Corsica CC | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| 11th Marina Viva Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| 14th Quenza Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Cannes Open 2026 | 39eme Festival International des Jeux de Cannes | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| 13th Quenza Rapid Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,156 |
| 10th Purtichju Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,184 |
| 20th Menton Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Ratier-Fontana's chess games?
56 games by Matteo Ratier-Fontana, from Jan 2014 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 Ratier-Fontana has played.
What does Matteo Ratier-Fontana play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Matteo Ratier-Fontana opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Ratier-Fontana answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matteo Ratier-Fontana play as White?
As White, Matteo Ratier-Fontana's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Ratier-Fontana play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Ratier-Fontana most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Matteo Ratier-Fontana's FIDE rating?
Matteo Ratier-Fontana is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Matteo Ratier-Fontana played?
Our database contains 56 games by Matteo Ratier-Fontana, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Ratier-Fontana?
56 games by Matteo Ratier-Fontana 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.