Prepare against Massimo Porzio
Italy · World #62,174 classical · FIDE ID 837237
When preparing against Massimo Porzio, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Massimo Porzio, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Porzio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Porzio 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 | 1,848 | 1,901 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,871 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 31.9% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Porzio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Porzio's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Porzio usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Porzio usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Porzio usually continues e5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Porzio usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Massimo Porzio's chess games
All 47 games by Massimo Porzio in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Grzegorz Antkowiak | 2,197 | Porto Mannu Open | B40 |
| Apr 2010 | Gianluca Finocchiaro | 2,097 | 5th Asti Alfieri Memorial | B10 |
| Oct 2008 | Alessandro Brigati | 2,090 | 3rd Novi Ligure Open | E94 |
| Mar 2007 | Marco Crepaldi | 1,898 | 2nd Asti Alfieri Memorial | B95 |
| Oct 2006 | Mariano Bavosi | 1,895 | 1st Novi Ligure Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robecchetto Open B 19th | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 4th Asti Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,711 |
| 24th Robecchetto Open B | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 2nd Asti Alfieri Memorial | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,726 |
| 4th Recco Open B | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,747 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,053 |
| 5th Asti Alfieri Memorial | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,072 |
| 1st Novi Ligure Open | 2006 | 4 | 2 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Porzio's chess games?
47 games by Massimo Porzio, from Jan 2007 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 Porzio has played.
What does Massimo Porzio play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Massimo Porzio opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Porzio answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Massimo Porzio play as White?
As White, Massimo Porzio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Porzio play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Porzio most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Massimo Porzio's FIDE rating?
Massimo Porzio is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Massimo Porzio played?
Our database contains 47 games by Massimo Porzio, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Porzio?
47 games by Massimo Porzio 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.