Prepare against Massimo De Barberis
Italy · World #44,081 classical · FIDE ID 803693
Our database contains 207 games by Massimo De Barberis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo De Barberis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo De Barberis 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 | 1,917 | 2,115 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 2,111 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 2,020 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 78 | 50 | 79 | 37.7% |
| As White | 101 | 40 | 23 | 38 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 38 | 27 | 41 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo De Barberis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo De Barberis's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 80.2% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 14.9% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Barberis usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Barberis usually continues Bc4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Barberis usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Barberis usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Barberis usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Barberis usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 68.9% | 51.6% |
| c6 | 10 | 22.2% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 97.1% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Massimo De Barberis's chess games
All 207 games by Massimo De Barberis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 50 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Marcello Malloni | 2,266 | ITA 80th Anniv FSI Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Vincenzo Manfredi | 2,243 | 56th Imperia Open A | A46 |
| Jun 2011 | Damian Topczewski | 2,221 | Torino 150 Italy Unity Open | B52 |
| Jan 1995 | Pierluigi Beggi | 2,220 | chT-ITA | B50 |
| Oct 2011 | Paolo Quirico | 2,191 | Torino Sada Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Sada Open | 2014 | 29 | 20.5 | 2,120 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| 54th Imperia Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,172 |
| 17th Bratto Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
| 15th Bratto Open | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| ITA 80th Anniv FSI Open A | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo De Barberis's chess games?
207 games by Massimo De Barberis, from Apr 2003 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 De Barberis has played.
What does Massimo De Barberis play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Massimo De Barberis opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo De Barberis answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Massimo De Barberis play as White?
As White, Massimo De Barberis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo De Barberis play as Black?
As Black, Massimo De Barberis most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Massimo De Barberis's FIDE rating?
Massimo De Barberis is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Massimo De Barberis played?
Our database contains 207 games by Massimo De Barberis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 50 draws, 79 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo De Barberis?
207 games by Massimo De Barberis 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.