Prepare against Massimiliano Listello
Italy · World #56,807 classical · FIDE ID 848433
Our database contains 65 games by Massimiliano Listello, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimiliano Listello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimiliano Listello 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 | 1,867 | 1,870 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,967 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 26 | 13 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimiliano Listello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimiliano Listello's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 75.9% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 43.2% score
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Listello usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Listello usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Listello usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Listello usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Listello usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Listello usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 41.2% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Massimiliano Listello's chess games
All 65 games by Massimiliano Listello in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Paolo Lucchese | 1,949 | Biella Open B 4th | B33 |
| Aug 2013 | Volfango Rizzi | 1,916 | 33rd Bratto Open B | B22 |
| Apr 2011 | Renzo Barosso | 1,889 | 15th Ivrea Open | B15 |
| Aug 2014 | Luca Dormio | 1,840 | 34th Bratto Open B | C18 |
| Aug 2014 | Marco Saracco | 1,840 | 34th Bratto Open B | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,491 |
| 34th Bratto Open B | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,823 |
| 21st Ivrea Autumn | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,834 |
| 33rd Bratto Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,853 |
| Quarantennale Open B | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,586 |
| 23rd Ivrea Autumn Cup | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,827 |
| ch-Torino Province | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| 30th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimiliano Listello's chess games?
65 games by Massimiliano Listello, from Jul 2009 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 Massimiliano Listello has played.
What does Massimiliano Listello play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Massimiliano Listello opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimiliano Listello answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Massimiliano Listello play as White?
As White, Massimiliano Listello's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimiliano Listello play as Black?
As Black, Massimiliano Listello most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Massimiliano Listello's FIDE rating?
Massimiliano Listello is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Massimiliano Listello played?
Our database contains 65 games by Massimiliano Listello, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimiliano Listello?
65 games by Massimiliano Listello 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.