Prepare against Enrico Messina
Italy · World #19,179 classical · FIDE ID 803839
Our database contains 281 games by Enrico Messina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Messina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Messina 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 | 2,064 | 2,251 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,216 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,189 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 167 | 44 | 70 | 59.4% |
| As White | 148 | 101 | 15 | 32 | 68.2% |
| As Black | 133 | 66 | 29 | 38 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Messina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Messina's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 98.0% | 73.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 73.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Messina usually continues d4 (80.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Messina usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Messina usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Messina usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Messina usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 65.7% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 16 | 23.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 73.2% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.1% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.8% | 87.5% |
Enrico Messina's chess games
All 281 games by Enrico Messina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 167 wins, 44 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 31 | 24/2/5 | 77.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Grigory Seletsky | 2,337 | 1st Napoli Antica Scuola | C05 |
| Jan 2012 | Ettore Stromboli | 2,302 | Salerno Open | C00 |
| Mar 2013 | Luca Esposito | 2,285 | 1st Napoli Antica Scuola | A57 |
| Oct 2009 | Luciano Rosato | 2,275 | 6th Napoli Vomero Settembre Open | C41 |
| Apr 2012 | Angelo Auletta | 2,242 | 4th Napoli Parthenope Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Napoli Province | 2016 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-Napoli Sociale | 2015 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,192 |
| Formia Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| Caorle Open | 1989 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| 5th Napoli Estate al Vomero Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 2nd Napoli Porreca Memorial | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| Asiag Ludi Univ tt | 1993 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 6th Napoli Parthenope Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,017 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Grigory Seletsky (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Messina's chess games?
281 games by Enrico Messina, from Apr 2003 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 Enrico Messina has played.
What does Enrico Messina play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Enrico Messina opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Messina answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Enrico Messina play as White?
As White, Enrico Messina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (31 games, 77.4% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Messina play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Messina most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Enrico Messina's FIDE rating?
Enrico Messina is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Enrico Messina played?
Our database contains 281 games by Enrico Messina, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 44 draws, 70 losses (59.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Messina?
281 games by Enrico Messina 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.