Prepare against Massimo Nardone
Italy · World #69,114 classical · FIDE ID 818380
When preparing against Massimo Nardone, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 87 games by Massimo Nardone, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Nardone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Nardone 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 | 1,824 | 1,964 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 32 | 22 | 32 | 36.8% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Nardone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Nardone's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 41.5% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 17 | 41.5% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
Massimo Nardone's chess games
All 87 games by Massimo Nardone in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E65 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Matteo Vignoli | 1,978 | ch-Lombardia | B01 |
| Aug 2008 | Zeno Romano | 1,948 | 28th Bratto Open B | D05 |
| Oct 2009 | Roberto Cardani | 1,943 | Corsico Open B 41st | D02 |
| Dec 2012 | Antonio D'Orta | 1,934 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | A40 |
| Aug 2008 | Sabino Remo Quagliarella | 1,925 | 28th Bratto Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| Bratto Gorgonzola Open B | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 1,896 |
| 28th Bratto Open B | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,079 |
| 26th Milan Crespi Open | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,801 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| 4th Bresso Open | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,943 |
| ch-Lombardia | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 1,935 |
| 3rd Melegnano Open | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,699 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Nardone's chess games?
87 games by Massimo Nardone, from Jul 2005 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 Nardone has played.
What does Massimo Nardone play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Massimo Nardone opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Nardone answers 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games).
What openings does Massimo Nardone play as White?
As White, Massimo Nardone's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Nardone play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Nardone most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Massimo Nardone's FIDE rating?
Massimo Nardone is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Massimo Nardone played?
Our database contains 87 games by Massimo Nardone, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Nardone?
87 games by Massimo Nardone 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.