Prepare against Mario Fossataro
Italy · World #48,953 classical · FIDE ID 816337
Our database contains 88 games by Mario Fossataro, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Fossataro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Fossataro 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 | 1,897 | 2,042 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,000 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,924 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 32 | 10 | 46 | 36.4% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 3 | 25 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Fossataro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Fossataro's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 100.0% | 43.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Fossataro usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Fossataro usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Fossataro usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
Mario Fossataro's chess games
All 88 games by Mario Fossataro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 32 wins, 10 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Gustavo Albarran | 2,226 | Internet Section 16-A | D35 |
| Feb 2006 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,192 | 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | B12 |
| Mar 2003 | Eduardo Torrallardona | 2,134 | Internet Section 15-A | D85 |
| Mar 2003 | Manuel Reyes Barragan | 2,099 | Internet Section 18-A | A48 |
| Mar 2003 | Berna Blazquez Lopez | 2,075 | Internet Section 14-A | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,986 |
| Internet Section 18-B | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,367 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,265 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
| Internet Section 14-B | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,315 |
| Internet Section 15-B | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Fossataro's chess games?
88 games by Mario Fossataro, from Apr 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 Fossataro has played.
What does Mario Fossataro play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Mario Fossataro opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Fossataro answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Fossataro play as White?
As White, Mario Fossataro's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Fossataro play as Black?
As Black, Mario Fossataro most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Mario Fossataro's FIDE rating?
Mario Fossataro is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Mario Fossataro played?
Our database contains 88 games by Mario Fossataro, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 10 draws, 46 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Fossataro?
88 games by Mario Fossataro 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.