Prepare against Mattia Pizzoferrato
Italy · World #42,488 classical · FIDE ID 2816976
Our database contains 32 games by Mattia Pizzoferrato, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mattia Pizzoferrato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattia Pizzoferrato 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 | 1,924 | 2,015 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,845 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,912 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 34.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattia Pizzoferrato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattia Pizzoferrato's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pizzoferrato usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pizzoferrato usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Pizzoferrato usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Mattia Pizzoferrato's chess games
All 32 games by Mattia Pizzoferrato 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Kirk Kacani | 2,103 | ch-ITA U16 | C12 |
| Feb 2020 | Giulio Fregonese | 2,073 | ch-VEN qf 79th | C50 |
| Jul 2019 | Claudio Paduano | 2,037 | ch-ITA U16 | D44 |
| Jul 2019 | Alberto Miotto | 2,009 | ch-ITA U16 | C13 |
| Jul 2023 | Edoardo Greco | 1,967 | ch-ITA U18 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,338 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,106 |
| ch-VEN qf 79th | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,126 |
| 3rd Imola Open | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-ITA U08 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,175 |
| Wch U12 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,923 |
| 24th Olbia CIG U16 | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattia Pizzoferrato's chess games?
32 games by Mattia Pizzoferrato, 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 Pizzoferrato has played.
What does Mattia Pizzoferrato play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mattia Pizzoferrato opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattia Pizzoferrato answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mattia Pizzoferrato play as White?
As White, Mattia Pizzoferrato's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattia Pizzoferrato play as Black?
As Black, Mattia Pizzoferrato most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mattia Pizzoferrato's FIDE rating?
Mattia Pizzoferrato is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Mattia Pizzoferrato played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mattia Pizzoferrato, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattia Pizzoferrato?
32 games by Mattia Pizzoferrato 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.