Prepare against Giuseppe Ottavio Messina
Italy · World #47,734 classical · FIDE ID 816477
Our database contains 33 games by Giuseppe Ottavio Messina, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Ottavio Messina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Ottavio 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 | 1,902 | 2,116 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 2,042 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,042 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 24.2% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Ottavio Messina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Ottavio Messina's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Messina usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Messina usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Messina usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Messina usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
Giuseppe Ottavio Messina's chess games
All 33 games by Giuseppe Ottavio Messina in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Alexei Slavin | 2,308 | Porto Mannu Open | A80 |
| Apr 2018 | Enzo Neri | 2,086 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | B22 |
| Sep 2009 | Francesco Antonio Vespe | 1,976 | ch-ITA sf 69th | D06 |
| May 2009 | Roberto Forno | 1,944 | Porto Mannu Open | B06 |
| Oct 1998 | Finn Winther Nielsen | 1,931 | 9th ch-NATO | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf 69th | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,988 |
| 9th ch-NATO | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,053 |
| Palermo Open | 2004 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,789 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,340 |
| 8th Porto Mannu Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,992 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Ottavio Messina's chess games?
33 games by Giuseppe Ottavio Messina, from Oct 2004 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 Giuseppe Ottavio Messina has played.
What does Giuseppe Ottavio Messina play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Ottavio Messina opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Ottavio Messina answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Ottavio Messina play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Ottavio Messina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Ottavio Messina play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Ottavio Messina most often plays: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Giuseppe Ottavio Messina's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Ottavio Messina is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Giuseppe Ottavio Messina played?
Our database contains 33 games by Giuseppe Ottavio Messina, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Ottavio Messina?
33 games by Giuseppe Ottavio 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.