Prepare against MarcAndria Maurizzi
GM · France · World #115 classical · FIDE ID 36083534
When preparing against MarcAndria Maurizzi, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,265 games by MarcAndria Maurizzi, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find MarcAndria Maurizzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout MarcAndria Maurizzi 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 | 2,619 | 2,628 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,568 | 2,580 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,574 | 2,574 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,265 | 545 | 358 | 362 | 43.1% |
| As White | 638 | 302 | 168 | 168 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 627 | 243 | 190 | 194 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of MarcAndria Maurizzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from MarcAndria Maurizzi's side.
First moves as White (638 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 433 | 67.9% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 155 | 24.3% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 6.0% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.7% | 45.5% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Maurizzi usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Maurizzi usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Maurizzi usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Maurizzi usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Maurizzi usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Maurizzi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 47.3% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 89 | 31.9% | 49.4% |
| c6 | 34 | 12.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 22 | 7.9% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 63.7% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 62 | 28.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
MarcAndria Maurizzi's chess games
All 1,265 games by MarcAndria Maurizzi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 545 wins, 358 draws, 362 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 67 | 32/13/22 | 47.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 5/11/1 | 29.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 55 | 24/19/12 | 43.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 19/9/11 | 48.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 4/8/12 | 16.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Duda,J | 2,739 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B30 |
| Sep 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,736 | FIDE Grand Swiss | B12 |
| Sep 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,730 | FIDE Grand Swiss | B54 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,699 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D40 |
| Nov 2025 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,693 | European Rapid 2025 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 148 | 96.5 | 2,547 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 51 | 10 | 2,208 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 24 | 13 | 2,514 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 10 | 2,635 |
| Wch U10 | 2017 | 21 | 13 | 1,799 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top B | 2021 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,448 |
| Djerba Masters | 2025 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,784 |
| Chartres Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 2,558 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vasyl Ivanchuk (23 games) · Laurent Fressinet (16 games) · Daniel Dardha (14 games) · Maxime Lagarde (14 games) · Romain Edouard (14 games) · Velimir Ivic (14 games) · Nils Grandelius (13 games) · Volodar Murzin (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find MarcAndria Maurizzi's chess games?
1,265 games by MarcAndria Maurizzi, from Feb 2015 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 MarcAndria Maurizzi has played.
What does MarcAndria Maurizzi play on the first move as White?
Across 638 games with White in our database, MarcAndria Maurizzi opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, MarcAndria Maurizzi answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does MarcAndria Maurizzi play as White?
As White, MarcAndria Maurizzi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 638 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does MarcAndria Maurizzi play as Black?
As Black, MarcAndria Maurizzi most often plays: Indian Defense (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 627 games.
What is MarcAndria Maurizzi's FIDE rating?
MarcAndria Maurizzi is currently rated 2,619 in classical chess, 2,568 in rapid and 2,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,628 (Jul 2026).
How many games has MarcAndria Maurizzi played?
Our database contains 1,265 games by MarcAndria Maurizzi, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 545 wins, 358 draws, 362 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against MarcAndria Maurizzi?
1,265 games by MarcAndria Maurizzi 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.