Prepare against Mattia Barucco
Italy · World #28,081 classical · FIDE ID 810401
When preparing against Mattia Barucco, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Mattia Barucco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mattia Barucco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattia Barucco 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 | 1,997 | 2,104 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,991 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 53 | 31 | 33 | 45.3% |
| As White | 56 | 29 | 17 | 10 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 14 | 23 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattia Barucco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattia Barucco's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 96.4% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 68.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Barucco usually continues Nc3 (71.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Barucco usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Barucco usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Barucco usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 51.6% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 32.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
Mattia Barucco's chess games
All 117 games by Mattia Barucco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 31 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,202 | 22nd Arco Open | B41 |
| Jan 2013 | Alberto Dieli | 1,953 | ch-Brescia Province | C11 |
| Aug 2012 | Konrad Mostoegl | 1,940 | 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | B23 |
| Aug 2012 | Bernhard Saxer | 1,934 | 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | C41 |
| Apr 2013 | Euro Massetti | 1,919 | Provaglio Primavera Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condino Open | 2010 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-Brescia Province | 2013 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,105 |
| 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| 22nd Arco Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 21st Feffernitz Raika Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,991 |
| 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Provaglio Open 27th | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,760 |
| 11th Condino Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattia Barucco's chess games?
117 games by Mattia Barucco, from Apr 2003 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 Mattia Barucco has played.
What does Mattia Barucco play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Mattia Barucco opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattia Barucco answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Mattia Barucco play as White?
As White, Mattia Barucco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattia Barucco play as Black?
As Black, Mattia Barucco most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Mattia Barucco's FIDE rating?
Mattia Barucco is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Mattia Barucco played?
Our database contains 117 games by Mattia Barucco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 31 draws, 33 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattia Barucco?
117 games by Mattia Barucco 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.