matteo palermiti

Matteo Palermiti (aka Neyko09)

Matteo Palermiti, known in the chess realm as Neyko09, is a rapid-warrior and opening enthusiast who braves the 64 squares with a mix of tenacity and occasional flair. His favorite battlefield? Rapid chess — where his rating currently shines around 570, with a fierce peak at an impressive 625 in May 2025!

A Rollercoaster Journey

Like any fearless chess combatant, Matteo’s journey has had its ups and downs. Once dipping as low as 194 in rapid, he fought his way back to the half-millennium mark, showing a classic “never say die” spirit. His bullet and blitz show similarly spirited performances, with peak blitz rating nearly touching 600 and bullet above 500.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a 44.94% win rate after losing a piece, Matteo is the king of comebacks — no surrender here! His average game length (~60 moves) suggests a love for deep battles rather than quick skirmishes, and with an 80.32% comeback rate, giving up is definitely not on his playlist. Early resignations happen rarely (4.62%), unless he’s simply decided the opponent’s move was just too poetic to fight.

When it comes to openings, Matteo loves the Scotch Game where he sports a solid 55% win rate in rapid and even stronger in blitz (65%). He’s also fond of the Petrov’s Defense, which yields a whopping 87.5% win rate in rapid — talk about rock-solid defense with a punch! Perhaps his opponents dread playing against him when he brings out the Scandinavian Defense Closed, his personal playground with nearly 70% success.

Notable Records

With over 132 wins in rapid, and over 180 wins in bullet, Matteo’s scoreboard is proof that persistence pays off. He’s accumulated a faithful list of opponents, with some like cacacombre falling under his spell 60% of the time, and others such as mst-towelette suffering a 100% defeat rate.

Psychological Side

Matteo’s tilt factor of 9 warns that frustration can occasionally sneak in, but his tactical acumen often pulls him back. His best time of day? A surprising 4 AM, when the world sleeps but Matteo hunts kings and queens with nocturnal precision.

Recent Battles

His recent triumph against ammachy was nothing short of a checkmate spectacle, finishing with a brilliantly orchestrated h8=Q#. If chess were a TV drama, Matteo’s games would be the thrilling finale everyone tunes in for!

Recent Win Highlight

Matteo Palermiti: chess tactician, comeback master, and definitely no stranger to a good night’s checkmate. Watch his games for a lesson in grit... and maybe a dash of mischief.