Prepare against Giovanni Massa
Italy · World #25,085 classical · FIDE ID 810029
Our database contains 68 games by Giovanni Massa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Massa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Massa 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 | 2,017 | 2,136 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,094 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 30.9% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Massa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Massa's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 97.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Massa usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Massa usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Massa usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Massa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Giovanni Massa's chess games
All 68 games by Giovanni Massa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Grzegorz Antkowiak | 2,238 | 44th Imperia Open A | B80 |
| Sep 2000 | Cyril Papan | 2,208 | 42nd Imperia Open A | B07 |
| Sep 2000 | Viktor Jandovsky | 2,195 | 42nd Imperia Open A | B66 |
| Jan 2007 | Orazio Guanciale | 2,157 | 13th Verona Open | B23 |
| Jan 2007 | Paolo Capitelli | 2,155 | 13th Verona Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Imperia Open A | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| Ducale Open 10th | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,233 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,940 |
| 13th Verona Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,247 |
| Genova Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,158 |
| Genova Ducale Open | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,934 |
| chT-ITA A1 34th | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 2,003 |
| 45th Imperia Open A | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Massa's chess games?
68 games by Giovanni Massa, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Giovanni Massa has played.
What does Giovanni Massa play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Giovanni Massa opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Massa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Massa play as White?
As White, Giovanni Massa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Massa play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Massa most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Giovanni Massa's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Massa is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Giovanni Massa played?
Our database contains 68 games by Giovanni Massa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 34 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Massa?
68 games by Giovanni Massa 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.