Prepare against Mario Bossoni
Italy · World #65,052 classical · FIDE ID 815241
When preparing against Mario Bossoni, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Mario Bossoni, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Bossoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Bossoni 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 | 1,838 | 2,011 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,941 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,941 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 30 | 44 | 58 | 22.7% |
| As White | 69 | 18 | 20 | 31 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 12 | 24 | 27 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Bossoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Bossoni's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bossoni usually continues d4 (29.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bossoni usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bossoni usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
Mario Bossoni's chess games
All 132 games by Mario Bossoni in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 30 wins, 44 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 22 | 2/9/11 | 9.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Erich Maahs | 2,193 | 3rd ch-EU Union | C23 |
| Oct 2003 | Paolo Maurizio Lovati | 2,089 | 25th Arco Open | B07 |
| Jul 2012 | Eraldo Giancotti | 2,062 | ch-ITA B | B06 |
| Jul 2012 | Renzo Rorato | 2,053 | ch-ITA B | A43 |
| May 2008 | Lorenzo Bini | 2,023 | 26th Isola d'Elba Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,095 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| 27th Imperia Open | 1985 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| 25th Arco Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 1st Cento Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,022 |
| ch-ITA B | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| 27th Isola d'Elba Open | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Bossoni's chess games?
132 games by Mario Bossoni, from Jan 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 Mario Bossoni has played.
What does Mario Bossoni play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Mario Bossoni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Bossoni answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Mario Bossoni play as White?
As White, Mario Bossoni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Bossoni play as Black?
As Black, Mario Bossoni most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Mario Bossoni's FIDE rating?
Mario Bossoni is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Mario Bossoni played?
Our database contains 132 games by Mario Bossoni, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 44 draws, 58 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Bossoni?
132 games by Mario Bossoni 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.