Prepare against Mario Ragoso
Italy · World #133,936 classical · FIDE ID 820865
When preparing against Mario Ragoso, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 120 games by Mario Ragoso, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Ragoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Ragoso 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 | 1,636 | 1,877 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,773 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 40 | 19 | 61 | 33.3% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 11 | 29 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 20 | 8 | 32 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Ragoso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Ragoso's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 48.3% | 41.4% |
| e4 | 28 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 41.4% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Ragoso usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ragoso usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Ragoso usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ragoso usually continues c3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ragoso usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Ragoso usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 85.2% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Mario Ragoso's chess games
All 120 games by Mario Ragoso in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 40 wins, 19 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Almerico Murli | 1,896 | 6th Bresso Open | E97 |
| Apr 2015 | Mustafa Fadali | 1,866 | 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | C56 |
| Oct 2013 | Massimo S. Cecchini | 1,780 | 10th Robecchetto Autunn Open | D51 |
| Nov 2007 | Carlo Primerano | 1,761 | 12th Gorgonzola Open B | E15 |
| May 2015 | Michele Libutti | 1,747 | 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,446 |
| 10th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,653 |
| 11th Robecchetto Autunn Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,641 |
| 8th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,702 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open B | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,416 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,578 |
| 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,688 |
| 9th Robecchetto Autumn Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Ragoso's chess games?
120 games by Mario Ragoso, from Jul 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 Ragoso has played.
What does Mario Ragoso play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Mario Ragoso opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Ragoso answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mario Ragoso play as White?
As White, Mario Ragoso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Ragoso play as Black?
As Black, Mario Ragoso most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Mario Ragoso's FIDE rating?
Mario Ragoso is currently rated 1,636 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Mario Ragoso played?
Our database contains 120 games by Mario Ragoso, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 19 draws, 61 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Ragoso?
120 games by Mario Ragoso 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.