Prepare against Mattia Nizzardo
Italy · World #75,973 classical · FIDE ID 807656
When preparing against Mattia Nizzardo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 52 games by Mattia Nizzardo, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mattia Nizzardo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattia Nizzardo 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 | 1,802 | 1,857 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattia Nizzardo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattia Nizzardo's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Nizzardo usually continues f4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Nizzardo usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nizzardo usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Mattia Nizzardo's chess games
All 52 games by Mattia Nizzardo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Dante Guglielmi | 1,780 | 11th Chioggia Open B | A25 |
| Oct 2016 | Amleto Penzo | 1,756 | 11th Chioggia Open B | B23 |
| Oct 2016 | Claudio Fiscato | 1,726 | 11th Chioggia Open B | B47 |
| Aug 2005 | Leonardo Bartolini | 1,580 | ch-ITA U20 | B13 |
| Dec 2002 | Riccardo Alba | 1,536 | 5th Padova Open A | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 18 | 5 | 1,570 |
| 62nd ch-Veneto qf | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,376 |
| Padova Promozione Open 2nd | 1999 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 4th Padova Fornace Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,494 |
| 5th Padova Open A | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,740 |
| Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,725 |
| 11th Chioggia Open B | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattia Nizzardo's chess games?
52 games by Mattia Nizzardo, from Apr 2015 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 Nizzardo has played.
What does Mattia Nizzardo play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Mattia Nizzardo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattia Nizzardo answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Mattia Nizzardo play as White?
As White, Mattia Nizzardo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattia Nizzardo play as Black?
As Black, Mattia Nizzardo most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Mattia Nizzardo's FIDE rating?
Mattia Nizzardo is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Mattia Nizzardo played?
Our database contains 52 games by Mattia Nizzardo, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattia Nizzardo?
52 games by Mattia Nizzardo 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.