Prepare against Mattia Circolari
Italy · World #80,610 classical · FIDE ID 28567196
When preparing against Mattia Circolari, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Mattia Circolari, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mattia Circolari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattia Circolari 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 | 1,790 | 1,790 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,904 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,709 | 1,709 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 404 rated games against 337 different opponents, across 63 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 225 | 73 | 51 | 101 | 32.4% | 1,622 | 1,555 | 8 |
| Rapid | 128 | 82 | 15 | 31 | 64.1% | – | – | 17 |
| Blitz | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 54.5% | 1,676 | 1,713 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 119 | 24 | 28 | 67 | 20.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 69 | 42 | 15 | 12 | 60.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 54 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1,725 | 1,761 |
| 2025 | 163 | 91 | 25 | 47 | 1,702 | 1,739 |
| 2024 | 117 | 47 | 22 | 48 | 1,657 | 1,557 |
| 2023 | 62 | 26 | 9 | 27 | 1,440 | 1,285 |
| 2022 | 40 | 10 | 7 | 23 | 1,302 | 902 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattia Circolari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattia Circolari's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Circolari usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Circolari usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Circolari usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mattia Circolari's chess games
All 32 games by Mattia Circolari in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Francesco Addante | 1,936 | 47th Arco Open | A07 |
| Dec 2025 | Nikita Maltsev | 1,811 | CheckMate Genova Junior Festival 2025 | Kids | B22 |
| Dec 2025 | Mattia Mancuso | 1,810 | CheckMate Genova Junior Festival 2025 | Kids | C30 |
| Sep 2026 | Igor Donetti | 1,630 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O12 | B25 |
| Oct 2024 | Jan Linnemann | 1,606 | 46th Arco Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,565 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,850 |
| CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,791 |
| CheckMate Genova Junior Festival 2025 | Kids | 2025 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-ITA U10 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattia Circolari's chess games?
32 games by Mattia Circolari, from May 2023 to Nov 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 Circolari has played.
What does Mattia Circolari play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mattia Circolari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattia Circolari answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mattia Circolari play as White?
As White, Mattia Circolari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattia Circolari play as Black?
As Black, Mattia Circolari most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Mattia Circolari's FIDE rating?
Mattia Circolari is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,709 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Mattia Circolari played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mattia Circolari, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattia Circolari?
32 games by Mattia Circolari 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.