Prepare against Mario Lorenzo Lanzani
IM · Italy · World #6,614 classical · FIDE ID 800244
When preparing against Mario Lorenzo Lanzani, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,056 games by Mario Lorenzo Lanzani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Lorenzo Lanzani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Lorenzo Lanzani 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 | 2,232 | 2,373 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,305 | 2,325 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,312 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,056 | 355 | 464 | 237 | 33.6% |
| As White | 525 | 203 | 224 | 98 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 531 | 152 | 240 | 139 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Lorenzo Lanzani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Lorenzo Lanzani's side.
First moves as White (525 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 329 | 62.7% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 94 | 17.9% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 10.1% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 49 | 9.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lanzani usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lanzani usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lanzani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lanzani usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lanzani usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Lanzani usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 114 | 46.9% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 75 | 30.9% | 52.7% |
| e6 | 29 | 11.9% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 15 | 6.2% | 63.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 53.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 58 | 35.2% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Mario Lorenzo Lanzani's chess games
All 1,056 games by Mario Lorenzo Lanzani 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: 355 wins, 464 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 70 | 26/25/19 | 37.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 11/12/2 | 44.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/13/11 | 35.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/14/5 | 32.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 3/12/2 | 17.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,591 | 36th Seville Open | C65 |
| Jul 2010 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,546 | ch-Paris | D37 |
| Jan 1997 | Igor Efimov | 2,530 | 17th Bratto Open | B56 |
| Aug 2008 | Miso Cebalo | 2,523 | 28th Bratto Open A | B07 |
| Jan 1994 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,515 | Anzio Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2000 | 25 | 15 | 2,399 |
| Milan Vedior Trophy | 2003 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,312 |
| Formia Open | 1995 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,339 |
| Milan Open | 1993 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,530 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 13 | 5 | 2,349 |
| ch-ITA 44th | 1985 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2001 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,321 |
| Turin Open | 1998 | 13 | 8 | 2,495 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (12 games) · Fabrizio Bellia (11 games) · Sinisa Drazic (10 games)
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Where can I find Mario Lorenzo Lanzani's chess games?
1,056 games by Mario Lorenzo Lanzani, 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 Lorenzo Lanzani has played.
What does Mario Lorenzo Lanzani play on the first move as White?
Across 525 games with White in our database, Mario Lorenzo Lanzani opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Lorenzo Lanzani answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mario Lorenzo Lanzani play as White?
As White, Mario Lorenzo Lanzani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 37.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 525 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Lorenzo Lanzani play as Black?
As Black, Mario Lorenzo Lanzani most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 531 games.
What is Mario Lorenzo Lanzani's FIDE rating?
Mario Lorenzo Lanzani is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,305 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (May 2011).
How many games has Mario Lorenzo Lanzani played?
Our database contains 1,056 games by Mario Lorenzo Lanzani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 355 wins, 464 draws, 237 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Lorenzo Lanzani?
1,056 games by Mario Lorenzo Lanzani 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.