Prepare against Mario Mancini
FM · France · World #20,453 classical · FIDE ID 605077
When preparing against Mario Mancini, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as White, 31.0% over 29 games.
Our database contains 457 games by Mario Mancini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Mancini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Mancini 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 | 2,053 | 2,309 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,170 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,254 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 457 | 162 | 114 | 181 | 35.4% |
| As White | 229 | 95 | 53 | 81 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 228 | 67 | 61 | 100 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Mancini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Mancini's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 175 | 76.4% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 40 | 17.5% | 72.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.7% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Mancini usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Mancini usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Mancini usually continues e4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Mancini usually continues Nf3 (78.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mancini usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mancini usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 53.3% | 30.5% |
| c5 | 55 | 45.8% | 52.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 77.6% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 19.4% | 23.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Mario Mancini's chess games
All 457 games by Mario Mancini 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: 162 wins, 114 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 9/8/12 | 31.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Normunds Miezis | 2,596 | 25th Fourmies Open | A60 |
| Feb 1999 | Goran Dizdar | 2,563 | 15th Cappelle Open | E58 |
| Mar 2003 | Luc Winants | 2,504 | chT2S-FRA 0203 | A50 |
| Mar 2006 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,452 | chT2D-FRA 0506 | E47 |
| Aug 2013 | Jules Moussard | 2,442 | ch-FRA Accession | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 65 | 28.5 | 2,249 |
| Massy Open | 1995 | 16 | 9 | 2,371 |
| chT-FRA | 1998 | 14 | 3 | 2,180 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,533 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 11 | 8 | 2,445 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,301 |
| Orange Open | 1994 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| 15th Le Touquet IM | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Mancini's chess games?
457 games by Mario Mancini, 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 Mancini has played.
What does Mario Mancini play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Mario Mancini opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Mancini answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Mario Mancini play as White?
As White, Mario Mancini's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Mancini play as Black?
As Black, Mario Mancini most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 228 games.
What is Mario Mancini's FIDE rating?
Mario Mancini is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Mario Mancini played?
Our database contains 457 games by Mario Mancini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 114 draws, 181 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Mancini?
457 games by Mario Mancini 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.