Prepare against Leonardo Mazzi
Italy · World #16,991 classical · FIDE ID 2858857
When preparing against Leonardo Mazzi, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 72 games by Leonardo Mazzi, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Mazzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Mazzi 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 | 2,085 | 2,085 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,892 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,944 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 24 | 6 | 42 | 33.3% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Mazzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Mazzi's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.3% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 43.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mazzi usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mazzi usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Mazzi usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Mazzi usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Mazzi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
Leonardo Mazzi's chess games
All 72 games by Leonardo Mazzi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Yessengali,Adizhan | 2,250 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B92 |
| Jan 2025 | Ivano Ceschia | 2,211 | 29th HIT Open | D00 |
| Jun 2026 | Boutikos,Eleftherios | 2,189 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Vesa,Mikke | 2,142 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B90 |
| Mar 2025 | Mirko Lizzul Coppe | 2,089 | 2nd Piccola Fenice | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,585 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,758 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 8 | 1 | 1,775 |
| 2nd Piccola Fenice | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| 29th HIT Open | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,140 |
| ch-ITA U14 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Mazzi's chess games?
72 games by Leonardo Mazzi, from May 2018 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 Leonardo Mazzi has played.
What does Leonardo Mazzi play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Leonardo Mazzi opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Mazzi answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Mazzi play as White?
As White, Leonardo Mazzi's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Mazzi play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Mazzi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Leonardo Mazzi's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Mazzi is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Mazzi played?
Our database contains 72 games by Leonardo Mazzi, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Mazzi?
72 games by Leonardo Mazzi 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.