Prepare against Matteo Zoldan
CM · Italy · World #17,564 classical · FIDE ID 805319
Our database contains 345 games by Matteo Zoldan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matteo Zoldan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matteo Zoldan 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 | 2,079 | 2,222 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,222 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 2,222 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 345 | 100 | 132 | 113 | 29.0% |
| As White | 173 | 54 | 71 | 48 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 172 | 46 | 61 | 65 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matteo Zoldan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matteo Zoldan's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 65.3% | 49.1% |
| c4 | 49 | 28.3% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.2% | 44.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zoldan usually continues Nf3 (43.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zoldan usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zoldan usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Zoldan usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zoldan usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Zoldan usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 96.3% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 95.5% | 39.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
Matteo Zoldan's chess games
All 345 games by Matteo Zoldan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 100 wins, 132 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 20 | 3/6/11 | 15.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Roland Salvador | 2,416 | 25th Bratto Open | B33 |
| Aug 2012 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,387 | Vienna Husek Open A | E84 |
| Nov 2007 | Pierluigi Passerotti | 2,320 | Rome Open | A21 |
| Jan 1999 | Andrea Malfagia | 2,308 | 19th Bratto Open | B45 |
| Nov 2007 | Marco Quimi | 2,271 | Rome Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,186 |
| Corsico Open | 1998 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,270 |
| Celle Ligure Open | 1997 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,089 |
| Lombardia Open | 1991 | 9 | 3 | 2,130 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,083 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| Milan Expo Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matteo Zoldan's chess games?
345 games by Matteo Zoldan, from Apr 2003 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 Zoldan has played.
What does Matteo Zoldan play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Matteo Zoldan opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matteo Zoldan answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Matteo Zoldan play as White?
As White, Matteo Zoldan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matteo Zoldan play as Black?
As Black, Matteo Zoldan most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (20 games, 15.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Matteo Zoldan's FIDE rating?
Matteo Zoldan is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Matteo Zoldan played?
Our database contains 345 games by Matteo Zoldan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 132 draws, 113 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matteo Zoldan?
345 games by Matteo Zoldan 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.