Prepare against Mattia Pegno
FM · Italy · World #4,368 classical · FIDE ID 2859870
When preparing against Mattia Pegno, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%).
Our database contains 151 games by Mattia Pegno, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mattia Pegno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattia Pegno 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 | 2,292 | 2,304 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,285 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,148 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 46 | 34 | 71 | 30.5% |
| As White | 70 | 24 | 15 | 31 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 81 | 22 | 19 | 40 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattia Pegno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattia Pegno's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 62.9% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 17 | 24.3% | 35.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 12.9% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Pegno usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pegno usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pegno usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pegno usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pegno usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pegno usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 54.1% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 16 | 43.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 95.8% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Mattia Pegno's chess games
All 151 games by Mattia Pegno in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Aug 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: 46 wins, 34 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,522 | Bassano del Grappa Spring Open | B08 |
| Jul 2024 | Alberto Barp | 2,463 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | E04 |
| Aug 2024 | Michele Godena | 2,435 | 22nd Spilimbergo Open | C55 |
| Aug 2024 | Artem Omelja | 2,434 | 22nd Spilimbergo Open | E14 |
| Aug 2024 | Bartlomiej Niedbala | 2,424 | 22nd Spilimbergo Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,213 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,765 |
| 22nd Spilimbergo Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,579 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-ITA sf 82nd | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattia Pegno's chess games?
151 games by Mattia Pegno, from Jun 2017 to Aug 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 Pegno has played.
What does Mattia Pegno play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Mattia Pegno opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattia Pegno answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mattia Pegno play as White?
As White, Mattia Pegno's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattia Pegno play as Black?
As Black, Mattia Pegno most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Mattia Pegno's FIDE rating?
Mattia Pegno is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Mattia Pegno played?
Our database contains 151 games by Mattia Pegno, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 34 draws, 71 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattia Pegno?
151 games by Mattia Pegno 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.