Prepare against Massimo Aprile
Italy · World #107,786 classical · FIDE ID 864374
When preparing against Massimo Aprile, expect 1.Nf3 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 52 games by Massimo Aprile, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Aprile's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Aprile 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 | 1,707 | 1,730 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,684 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 26.9% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Aprile's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Aprile's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 37.0% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Aprile usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Aprile usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Aprile usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Aprile usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Aprile usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Massimo Aprile's chess games
All 52 games by Massimo Aprile in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Paolo Litrico | 1,697 | 1st Chioggia Open | A03 |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Lantschner | 1,683 | 07th Chioggia Open B | C44 |
| Oct 2017 | Vania Ferrari | 1,623 | 12th Chioggia Open B | B01 |
| Oct 2019 | Massimo Virga | 1,564 | 14th Chioggia Open B | B06 |
| Oct 2015 | Edoardo Martinello | 1,453 | 10th Chioggia Open C | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basso Veronese B 2nd | 2009 | 6 | 1 | 1,382 |
| 14th Chioggia Open B | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,648 |
| 07th Chioggia Open B | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,812 |
| 31st Mogliano Veneto Open C | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,635 |
| 04th Chioggia Open B | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,351 |
| 1st Chioggia Open | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,511 |
| 10th Chioggia Open C | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,522 |
| ch-Veneto Province 82nd | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Aprile's chess games?
52 games by Massimo Aprile, from Nov 2011 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 Massimo Aprile has played.
What does Massimo Aprile play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Massimo Aprile opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Aprile answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Massimo Aprile play as White?
As White, Massimo Aprile's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Aprile play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Aprile most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Massimo Aprile's FIDE rating?
Massimo Aprile is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Massimo Aprile played?
Our database contains 52 games by Massimo Aprile, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Aprile?
52 games by Massimo Aprile 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.