Prepare against Massimo Settis
Italy · World #52,223 classical · FIDE ID 878081
When preparing against Massimo Settis, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 49 games by Massimo Settis, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Settis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Settis 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 | 1,884 | 1,970 | Nov 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 24 | 6 | 19 | 49.0% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Settis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Settis's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Settis usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Settis usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Settis usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Massimo Settis's chess games
All 49 games by Massimo Settis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Michele Cordara | 2,187 | ch-Torino Assoluto 48th | A34 |
| Jan 2004 | Luca Cesare Fassio | 2,123 | ch-Torino Assoluto 48th | A36 |
| Nov 2009 | Gianluca Finocchiaro | 2,065 | ch-Turin | D74 |
| Nov 2010 | Alessandro Davi | 2,055 | ch-Torino | A34 |
| Sep 2010 | Flavio Brugnoli | 2,038 | Torino Sada Open | C85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Sada Open | 2012 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-Torino | 2012 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| Torino SST Junior-Senior (giallo) | 2012 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-Turin | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-Torino Assoluto 48th | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Karpov Simul | 1982 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Settis's chess games?
49 games by Massimo Settis, from May 2010 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 Settis has played.
What does Massimo Settis play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Massimo Settis opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Settis answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Massimo Settis play as White?
As White, Massimo Settis's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Settis play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Settis most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Massimo Settis's FIDE rating?
Massimo Settis is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Massimo Settis played?
Our database contains 49 games by Massimo Settis, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Settis?
49 games by Massimo Settis 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.