Prepare against Mario Cocozza
FM · Italy · World #9,766 classical · FIDE ID 800236
Our database contains 222 games by Mario Cocozza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Cocozza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Cocozza 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 | 2,173 | 2,360 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 80 | 82 | 60 | 36.0% |
| As White | 110 | 46 | 37 | 27 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 34 | 45 | 33 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Cocozza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Cocozza's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 90.9% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.2% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Cocozza usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cocozza usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Cocozza usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Cocozza usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cocozza usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Cocozza usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 46 | 80.7% | 54.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Mario Cocozza's chess games
All 222 games by Mario Cocozza 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: 80 wins, 82 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1985 | Antonio Antunes | 2,460 | Castelldefels Region | B14 |
| Apr 2018 | Giuseppe Lettieri | 2,426 | 50th chT-ITA | B92 |
| Jan 1994 | Carlo D'Amore | 2,420 | 1st Napoli West End Open | C05 |
| Mar 1985 | Mario Lorenzo Lanzani | 2,420 | ch-ITA 44th | C88 |
| Jan 1988 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,415 | Rome-B | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome-B | 1988 | 18 | 11 | 2,448 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-ITA 45 | 1985 | 13 | 4 | 2,174 |
| ch-ITA 44th | 1985 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,458 |
| ch-ITA Seniors 65 44th | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,221 |
| 41st ch-ITA sf | 1981 | 9 | 5 | 2,189 |
| Nuoro | 1984 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,152 |
| Eksjo-11 | 1983 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Cocozza's chess games?
222 games by Mario Cocozza, 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 Mario Cocozza has played.
What does Mario Cocozza play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Mario Cocozza opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Cocozza answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Cocozza play as White?
As White, Mario Cocozza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Cocozza play as Black?
As Black, Mario Cocozza most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Mario Cocozza's FIDE rating?
Mario Cocozza is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Mario Cocozza played?
Our database contains 222 games by Mario Cocozza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 82 draws, 60 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Cocozza?
222 games by Mario Cocozza 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.