Prepare against Massimo Iudicello
Italy · World #20,093 classical · FIDE ID 807460
Our database contains 49 games by Massimo Iudicello, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Iudicello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Iudicello 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 | 2,056 | 2,179 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,123 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Iudicello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Iudicello's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Massimo Iudicello's chess games
All 49 games by Massimo Iudicello 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Bruno Belotti | 2,405 | 2nd San Martino di Castrozza Open | B84 |
| Jan 1992 | Andrea Murgia | 2,260 | Milan Open | C84 |
| Jun 2010 | Mario Ferro | 2,259 | 70th ch-ITA sf | E19 |
| Jun 2010 | Guido Caprio | 2,224 | 70th ch-ITA sf | B80 |
| Jun 2010 | Fabrizio Molina | 2,211 | 70th ch-ITA sf | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Open | 1993 | 18 | 7 | 2,142 |
| 70th ch-ITA sf | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| 2nd San Martino di Castrozza Open | 2001 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,487 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 1,698 |
| chT-ITA | 1995 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Turin Olympic Open A | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,099 |
| 11th Porto San Giorgio Open | 1999 | 3 | 2 | 2,331 |
| ch-ITA sf 71st | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Iudicello's chess games?
49 games by Massimo Iudicello, 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 Iudicello has played.
What does Massimo Iudicello play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Massimo Iudicello opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Iudicello answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Massimo Iudicello play as White?
As White, Massimo Iudicello's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Iudicello play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Iudicello most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Massimo Iudicello's FIDE rating?
Massimo Iudicello is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Massimo Iudicello played?
Our database contains 49 games by Massimo Iudicello, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Iudicello?
49 games by Massimo Iudicello 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.