Prepare against Mattia Simonelli
Italy · World #31,843 classical · FIDE ID 28523954
When preparing against Mattia Simonelli, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Mattia Simonelli, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mattia Simonelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mattia Simonelli 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 | 1,976 | 2,139 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 2,002 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,988 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 740 rated games against 586 different opponents, across 123 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 | 488 | 225 | 125 | 138 | 46.1% | 1,764 | 1,819 | 13 |
| Rapid | 145 | 79 | 22 | 44 | 54.5% | – | – | 12 |
| Blitz | 57 | 28 | 11 | 18 | 49.1% | 1,920 | 2,011 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 239 | 59 | 73 | 107 | 24.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 259 | 154 | 65 | 40 | 59.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 112 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 1,931 | 2,052 |
| 2025 | 141 | 70 | 30 | 41 | 1,955 | 2,025 |
| 2024 | 139 | 71 | 33 | 35 | 1,863 | 1,969 |
| 2023 | 146 | 64 | 41 | 41 | 1,718 | 1,781 |
| 2022 | 98 | 40 | 26 | 32 | 1,672 | 1,656 |
| 2021 | 60 | 31 | 13 | 16 | 1,538 | 1,583 |
| 2020 | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1,331 | 1,264 |
| 2019 | 71 | 35 | 5 | 31 | 1,322 | 1,136 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mattia Simonelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mattia Simonelli's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 80.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Simonelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Simonelli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Simonelli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Simonelli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Simonelli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Simonelli usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Mattia Simonelli's chess games
All 35 games by Mattia Simonelli in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Clint Bosi | 2,090 | IV Torneo Internazionale Città di Piacenza | A57 |
| Aug 2026 | Stefano Sorbo | 1,814 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O18 | D02 |
| May 2024 | Giovanni Panizzi | 1,766 | ch-Emilia Romagna | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Alessandro Sergi | 1,731 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O18 | A49 |
| Aug 2026 | Anna Ciattaglia | 1,640 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O18 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,787 |
| ch-Piacenza Region | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,751 |
| ch-Emilia Romagna | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| 19th Varese Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,717 |
| 3rd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,886 |
| IV Torneo Internazionale Città di Piacenza | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,037 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,653 |
| Lesa Lago Maggiore Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mattia Simonelli's chess games?
35 games by Mattia Simonelli, from Aug 2019 to Oct 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 Simonelli has played.
What does Mattia Simonelli play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Mattia Simonelli opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mattia Simonelli answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mattia Simonelli play as White?
As White, Mattia Simonelli's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mattia Simonelli play as Black?
As Black, Mattia Simonelli most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mattia Simonelli's FIDE rating?
Mattia Simonelli is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Mattia Simonelli played?
Our database contains 35 games by Mattia Simonelli, covering Aug 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mattia Simonelli?
35 games by Mattia Simonelli 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.