Prepare against Massimo S. Cecchini
Italy · World #100,770 classical · FIDE ID 844012
When preparing against Massimo S. Cecchini, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Massimo S. Cecchini, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo S. Cecchini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo S. Cecchini 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 | 1,727 | 1,839 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 24 | 12 | 24 | 40.0% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo S. Cecchini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo S. Cecchini's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 76.7% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cecchini usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cecchini usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Cecchini usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cecchini usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cecchini usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cecchini usually continues Nxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Massimo S. Cecchini's chess games
All 60 games by Massimo S. Cecchini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Achille Della Ragione | 2,033 | 10th Crema Open | D11 |
| Aug 2013 | Massimo Corti | 2,008 | 15th Crema Open | D38 |
| Sep 2008 | Adrian Vishanji | 1,974 | 10th Crema Open | D02 |
| May 2014 | Gian Piero Cervini | 1,806 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | A15 |
| Apr 2014 | Andrea Griffini | 1,797 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,690 |
| 11th A Robecchetto Spring | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,852 |
| 13th Vescovato Gerolamo Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| 10th Crema Open | 2008 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 10th Robecchetto Autunn Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,668 |
| 12th Crema Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,832 |
| 15th Crema Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,796 |
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo S. Cecchini's chess games?
60 games by Massimo S. Cecchini, from Jul 2008 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 S. Cecchini has played.
What does Massimo S. Cecchini play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Massimo S. Cecchini opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo S. Cecchini answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Massimo S. Cecchini play as White?
As White, Massimo S. Cecchini's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo S. Cecchini play as Black?
As Black, Massimo S. Cecchini most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Massimo S. Cecchini's FIDE rating?
Massimo S. Cecchini is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Massimo S. Cecchini played?
Our database contains 60 games by Massimo S. Cecchini, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo S. Cecchini?
60 games by Massimo S. Cecchini 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.