Prepare against Federico Massazza
Italy · World #9,545 classical · FIDE ID 2859349
Our database contains 35 games by Federico Massazza, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Federico Massazza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Federico Massazza 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 | 2,177 | 2,237 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,126 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,114 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 31.4% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Federico Massazza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Federico Massazza's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Massazza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Massazza usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Massazza usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Massazza usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Massazza usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Federico Massazza's chess games
All 35 games by Federico Massazza in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Massimo Iudicello | 2,116 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | B31 |
| Jul 2024 | Ottavio Mammi | 2,102 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | A25 |
| Sep 2024 | Andrea Bianchi | 2,063 | 2nd Piacenza Open | C54 |
| Sep 2024 | Luca Marzatico | 2,022 | 2nd Piacenza Open | D24 |
| Sep 2024 | Luca Tramalloni | 2,012 | 2nd Piacenza Open | E03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U16 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,851 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-ITA sf 82nd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,108 |
| 2nd Piacenza Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| 21st Spilimbergo Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,265 |
| Parma City of Culture Open 4th | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,026 |
| 15th Rome Lazio Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,880 |
| 24th Int. Chess Tournament Spilimbergo 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Federico Massazza's chess games?
35 games by Federico Massazza, from Jan 2017 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 Federico Massazza has played.
What does Federico Massazza play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Federico Massazza opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Federico Massazza answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Federico Massazza play as White?
As White, Federico Massazza's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Federico Massazza play as Black?
As Black, Federico Massazza most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Federico Massazza's FIDE rating?
Federico Massazza is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Federico Massazza played?
Our database contains 35 games by Federico Massazza, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Federico Massazza?
35 games by Federico Massazza 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.