Prepare against Massimo Buglisi
Italy · World #33,468 classical · FIDE ID 842680
When preparing against Massimo Buglisi, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Massimo Buglisi, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Buglisi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Buglisi 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 | 1,966 | 1,997 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,988 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 76 | 52 | 97 | 33.8% |
| As White | 111 | 35 | 26 | 50 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 114 | 41 | 26 | 47 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Buglisi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Buglisi's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 56.8% | 42.1% |
| d4 | 48 | 43.2% | 44.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Buglisi usually continues d4 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Buglisi usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Buglisi usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Buglisi usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Buglisi usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Buglisi usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 56.4% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 43.6% | 61.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 47.5% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Massimo Buglisi's chess games
All 225 games by Massimo Buglisi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 76 wins, 52 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A24 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Heiko Felgendreher | 2,230 | 42nd Arco Open | B21 |
| Jun 2023 | Ivano Ceschia | 2,207 | 14th Forni di Sopra Open | D94 |
| Oct 2010 | Michael Trauth | 2,197 | 32nd Arco Open | A16 |
| Oct 2018 | Jeroen Franssen | 2,189 | 40th Arco Open | C34 |
| Oct 2012 | Ileano Bonfa | 2,181 | 34th Arco Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condino Open | 2010 | 14 | 7 | 1,794 |
| 38th Arco Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,977 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,717 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,041 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,011 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Buglisi's chess games?
225 games by Massimo Buglisi, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Buglisi has played.
What does Massimo Buglisi play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Massimo Buglisi opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Buglisi answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Massimo Buglisi play as White?
As White, Massimo Buglisi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (23 games, 43.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Buglisi play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Buglisi most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Massimo Buglisi's FIDE rating?
Massimo Buglisi is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Massimo Buglisi played?
Our database contains 225 games by Massimo Buglisi, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 52 draws, 97 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Buglisi?
225 games by Massimo Buglisi 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.