Prepare against Mario Lamagna
Italy · World #66,187 classical · FIDE ID 816981
When preparing against Mario Lamagna, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Mario Lamagna, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Lamagna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Lamagna 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 | 1,834 | 2,009 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 20.0% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Lamagna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Lamagna's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Lamagna usually continues f4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lamagna usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lamagna usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Mario Lamagna's chess games
All 40 games by Mario Lamagna in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Alfredo Ricci | 2,069 | ch-ITA sf | B21 |
| Jan 2010 | Massimiliano Taglialatela | 2,045 | Ischia Open | C62 |
| Sep 2006 | Raffaele Sannino | 2,031 | Torre del Greco Open | A38 |
| Jan 2010 | Mark Joseph Andreoli | 2,010 | Ischia Open | C21 |
| Jul 2008 | Andrea Landi | 1,837 | ch-ITA sf | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ischia Open | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,895 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| Torre del Greco Open | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,837 |
| Forio Festival Ischia 7th | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,899 |
| Salerno Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Lamagna's chess games?
40 games by Mario Lamagna, from Oct 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 Lamagna has played.
What does Mario Lamagna play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mario Lamagna opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Lamagna answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Lamagna play as White?
As White, Mario Lamagna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Lamagna play as Black?
As Black, Mario Lamagna most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mario Lamagna's FIDE rating?
Mario Lamagna is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Mario Lamagna played?
Our database contains 40 games by Mario Lamagna, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Lamagna?
40 games by Mario Lamagna 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.