Prepare against Mattia Lapiccirella
Italy · World #13,066 classical · FIDE ID 807907
When preparing against Mattia Lapiccirella, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 315 games by Mattia Lapiccirella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mattia Lapiccirella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattia Lapiccirella 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 | 2,127 | 2,243 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,177 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,177 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 115 | 109 | 91 | 36.5% |
| As White | 160 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 155 | 49 | 55 | 51 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattia Lapiccirella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattia Lapiccirella's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 147 | 91.9% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.8% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lapiccirella usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lapiccirella usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lapiccirella usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lapiccirella usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lapiccirella usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lapiccirella usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 97.3% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 92.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Mattia Lapiccirella's chess games
All 315 games by Mattia Lapiccirella 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: 115 wins, 109 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/12/12 | 35.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Stefano Tatai | 2,357 | 24th Bratto Open | A69 |
| Dec 2002 | Joseph Sanchez | 2,307 | 23rd Milan Crespi Open | D45 |
| Aug 2001 | Marco Sbarra | 2,305 | 21st Bratto Open | D23 |
| Apr 2000 | Folco Ferretti | 2,286 | ch-ITA Online-1 g4 5' | E19 |
| Feb 2004 | Alessio De Santis | 2,283 | 13th Ceriano Laghetto Open | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceriano Laghetto Open | 2008 | 24 | 14 | 2,099 |
| Bernate Open | 2000 | 20 | 13 | 2,303 |
| 21st Bratto Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| 22nd Bratto Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 20th Bratto Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,273 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniele Lapiccirella (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattia Lapiccirella's chess games?
315 games by Mattia Lapiccirella, 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 Lapiccirella has played.
What does Mattia Lapiccirella play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Mattia Lapiccirella opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattia Lapiccirella answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mattia Lapiccirella play as White?
As White, Mattia Lapiccirella's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattia Lapiccirella play as Black?
As Black, Mattia Lapiccirella most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Mattia Lapiccirella's FIDE rating?
Mattia Lapiccirella is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Mattia Lapiccirella played?
Our database contains 315 games by Mattia Lapiccirella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 109 draws, 91 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattia Lapiccirella?
315 games by Mattia Lapiccirella 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.