Prepare against Marco Massironi
CM · Italy · World #9,024 classical · FIDE ID 814369
Our database contains 347 games by Marco Massironi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Massironi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Massironi 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 | 2,185 | 2,263 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,214 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,224 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 127 | 90 | 130 | 36.6% |
| As White | 176 | 74 | 49 | 53 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 171 | 53 | 41 | 77 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Massironi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Massironi's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 97.7% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Massironi usually continues Nf3 (57.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Massironi usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Massironi usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Massironi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Massironi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 98.8% | 45.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 78.2% | 34.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Marco Massironi's chess games
All 347 games by Marco Massironi 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: 127 wins, 90 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 7/8/13 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Sabino Brunello | 2,552 | 20th Trieste Open | C47 |
| Dec 2013 | Andrea Stella | 2,454 | 16th Padova Open A | C11 |
| Dec 2012 | Federico Manca | 2,433 | 15th Padova Open A | B07 |
| Oct 2023 | Michiel Bosman | 2,366 | 38th EU-Cup | D85 |
| Sep 2019 | Endre Csiki | 2,351 | 21st Trieste Open | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 18 | 9 | 1,952 |
| Peterhof 08 | 2009 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| 16th Padova Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
| 17th Padova Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Massironi's chess games?
347 games by Marco Massironi, 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 Marco Massironi has played.
What does Marco Massironi play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Marco Massironi opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Massironi answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Marco Massironi play as White?
As White, Marco Massironi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Massironi play as Black?
As Black, Marco Massironi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Marco Massironi's FIDE rating?
Marco Massironi is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Marco Massironi played?
Our database contains 347 games by Marco Massironi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 90 draws, 130 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Massironi?
347 games by Marco Massironi 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.