Prepare against Jack Mizzi
CM · Malta · World #7,460 classical · FIDE ID 5602521
When preparing against Jack Mizzi, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 33.8% over 80 games.
Our database contains 2,025 games by Jack Mizzi, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jack Mizzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jack Mizzi 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 | 2,216 | 2,216 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,148 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,128 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,025 | 912 | 199 | 914 | 45.0% |
| As White | 1,003 | 477 | 120 | 406 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 1,022 | 435 | 79 | 508 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jack Mizzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jack Mizzi's side.
First moves as White (1,003 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 985 | 98.2% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mizzi usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mizzi usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mizzi usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mizzi usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Mizzi usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mizzi usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (466 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 425 | 91.2% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 38 | 8.2% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 272 | 77.3% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 68 | 19.3% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Jack Mizzi's chess games
All 2,025 games by Jack Mizzi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 912 wins, 199 draws, 914 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 284 | 132/35/117 | 46.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 138 | 72/13/53 | 52.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 86 | 43/7/36 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 84 | 40/9/35 | 47.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 69 | 35/7/27 | 50.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 61 | 27/15/19 | 44.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 21/6/14 | 51.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 32 | 14/3/15 | 43.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 113 | 50/4/59 | 44.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 87 | 31/9/47 | 35.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 80 | 27/8/45 | 33.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 77 | 39/8/30 | 50.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 67 | 32/3/32 | 47.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 57 | 20/2/35 | 35.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 49 | 20/4/25 | 40.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 18/3/19 | 45.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 34 | 14/5/15 | 41.2% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,658 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Jul 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,644 | Titled Tue Early | E20 |
| Jan 2025 | Rasmus Svane | 2,624 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| May 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Feb 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,601 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,804 | 901 | 2,249 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,053 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,657 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,907 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jack Mizzi's chess games?
2,025 games by Jack Mizzi, from Apr 2017 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 Jack Mizzi has played.
What does Jack Mizzi play on the first move as White?
Across 1,003 games with White in our database, Jack Mizzi opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jack Mizzi answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jack Mizzi play as White?
As White, Jack Mizzi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (284 games, 46.5% win rate); Indian Defense (138 games, 52.2% win rate); Slav Defense (86 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,003 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jack Mizzi play as Black?
As Black, Jack Mizzi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (113 games, 44.2% win rate); Indian Defense (87 games, 35.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (80 games, 33.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,022 games.
What is Jack Mizzi's FIDE rating?
Jack Mizzi is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jack Mizzi played?
Our database contains 2,025 games by Jack Mizzi, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 912 wins, 199 draws, 914 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jack Mizzi?
2,025 games by Jack Mizzi 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.