Prepare against Daniel Maselli
Italy · World #47,808 classical · FIDE ID 2814140
When preparing against Daniel Maselli, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 62 games by Daniel Maselli, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Maselli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Maselli 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 | 1,902 | 2,006 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,968 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,914 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 15 | 14 | 33 | 24.2% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Maselli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Maselli's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 96.8% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Maselli usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Maselli usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Maselli usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Maselli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Daniel Maselli's chess games
All 62 games by Daniel Maselli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Roberto Negro | 2,128 | 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | A90 |
| Jul 2016 | William Horup Philipsen | 2,016 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B21 |
| Jul 2018 | Davide Guidobene | 1,972 | ch-ITA U20 sf | E18 |
| Jul 2015 | Flemming Skjoldager | 1,944 | 37th Politiken Cup | B50 |
| Jul 2016 | Bart Stam | 1,929 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 20 | 9 | 1,772 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-ITA U20 sf | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,837 |
| RAGGRUPPAMENTI 57º CIS 2026 | A2_8 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,600 |
| Copenhagen OeBRO Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,845 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Maselli's chess games?
62 games by Daniel Maselli, from Nov 2014 to Sep 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 Daniel Maselli has played.
What does Daniel Maselli play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Daniel Maselli opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Maselli answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Daniel Maselli play as White?
As White, Daniel Maselli's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Maselli play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Maselli most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Daniel Maselli's FIDE rating?
Daniel Maselli is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Daniel Maselli played?
Our database contains 62 games by Daniel Maselli, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Maselli?
62 games by Daniel Maselli 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.