Prepare against Mario Radice
Italy · World #99,776 classical · FIDE ID 837270
When preparing against Mario Radice, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 93 games by Mario Radice, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Radice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Radice 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 | 1,730 | 2,033 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,853 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 39 | 13 | 41 | 41.9% |
| As White | 42 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 6 | 29 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Radice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Radice's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 76.2% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.9% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 11.9% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Radice usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Radice usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Radice usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 90.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Radice usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Radice usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Radice usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| b6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Mario Radice's chess games
All 93 games by Mario Radice in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 39 wins, 13 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Diego Caiazzo | 2,060 | Napoli Vomero Inverno Open 3rd | C02 |
| Feb 2013 | Fabio Buiano | 2,036 | 1st Napoli Antica Scuola | B34 |
| Sep 2006 | Massimo Di Giulio | 2,033 | 3rd Napoli Settembre al Vomero | A01 |
| Aug 2013 | Valerio Piro | 2,030 | 20th Campobasso Open | B14 |
| Jan 2008 | Marco Valenzi | 2,028 | Napoli Vomero Inverno Open 3rd | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Campobasso Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| 4th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Napoli Basile Memorial A | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,938 |
| Napoli Vomero Inverno Open 3rd | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 17th Campobasso Open A | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,603 |
| Napoli Autunno Vomero Open A | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,770 |
| Napoli Greco Memorial | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,778 |
| Napoli Porreca Memorial 3rd | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Radice's chess games?
93 games by Mario Radice, from Jan 2007 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 Radice has played.
What does Mario Radice play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Mario Radice opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Radice answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mario Radice play as White?
As White, Mario Radice's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Radice play as Black?
As Black, Mario Radice most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Mario Radice's FIDE rating?
Mario Radice is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Mario Radice played?
Our database contains 93 games by Mario Radice, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 13 draws, 41 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Radice?
93 games by Mario Radice 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.