Prepare against Matthew Portelli
CM · Malta · World #8,991 classical · FIDE ID 5604931
When preparing against Matthew Portelli, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Matthew Portelli, covering Oct 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Portelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Portelli 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 | 2,187 | 2,235 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,218 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,263 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 27 | 7 | 18 | 51.9% |
| As White | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Portelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Portelli's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Portelli usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Portelli usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Portelli usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Matthew Portelli's chess games
All 52 games by Matthew Portelli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 27 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,620 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B48 |
| Jul 2026 | Oleksii Karvatskyi | 2,276 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Kyrylo Niezhentsev | 2,244 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Florentin Stickler | 2,210 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | B63 |
| Jul 2026 | Wladyslaw Pycinski | 2,191 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 14 | 9 | 2,338 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,023 |
| Malta Junior U20 Rapid & Blitz Championships | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 8 | 2,074 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,152 |
| TCh-Euro Small Nations | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| Malta Junior U20 Rapid & Blitz Championships | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,131 |
| 33rd EY Open U14 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,957 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Portelli's chess games?
52 games by Matthew Portelli, from Oct 2023 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 Matthew Portelli has played.
What does Matthew Portelli play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Matthew Portelli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Portelli answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthew Portelli play as White?
As White, Matthew Portelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Portelli play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Portelli most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Matthew Portelli's FIDE rating?
Matthew Portelli is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Matthew Portelli played?
Our database contains 52 games by Matthew Portelli, covering Oct 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Portelli?
52 games by Matthew Portelli 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.