Prepare against Mario Crippa
Italy · World #83,564 classical · FIDE ID 820520
When preparing against Mario Crippa, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 40 games by Mario Crippa, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Crippa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Crippa 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 | 1,778 | 1,901 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Crippa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Crippa's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Crippa usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Crippa usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Crippa usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Crippa usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Crippa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Mario Crippa's chess games
All 40 games by Mario Crippa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Mauro Marelli | 2,256 | ch-Brianza | D05 |
| Feb 2006 | Carlo Daniele Passoni | 2,251 | ch-Brianza | A30 |
| Aug 2008 | Fabio Bonoldi | 1,902 | 28th Bratto Open B | B06 |
| Nov 2006 | Erminio Milanesi | 1,879 | Bratto Martesana Open | B20 |
| Aug 2008 | Simone Cavaliere | 1,876 | 28th Bratto Open B | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Bratto Open B | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-Brianza | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,285 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 2nd Alba Adriatica Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| 12th Gorgonzola Open B | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| Monza Sociale Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | – |
| Lombardia Open | 1992 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Crespi d'Adda Cup | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Crippa's chess games?
40 games by Mario Crippa, from Jan 2008 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 Crippa has played.
What does Mario Crippa play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mario Crippa opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Crippa answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mario Crippa play as White?
As White, Mario Crippa's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Crippa play as Black?
As Black, Mario Crippa most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mario Crippa's FIDE rating?
Mario Crippa is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Mario Crippa played?
Our database contains 40 games by Mario Crippa, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Crippa?
40 games by Mario Crippa 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.