Prepare against Massimo Toniolo
Italy · World #75,652 classical · FIDE ID 853429
When preparing against Massimo Toniolo, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Massimo Toniolo, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Toniolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Toniolo 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 | 1,803 | 1,844 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,821 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 52.5% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Toniolo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Toniolo's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Toniolo usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Toniolo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Toniolo usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Toniolo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Massimo Toniolo's chess games
All 40 games by Massimo Toniolo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 21 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Marco Cherchi | 1,807 | ch-Sardegna Region | B33 |
| Nov 2012 | Elio Murgia | 1,724 | Sinnai Cup 15th | A57 |
| Apr 2010 | Daniele Marano | 1,696 | ch-Sardegna Region | C97 |
| May 2011 | Luca Neri | 1,639 | ch-Sardegna Region | C42 |
| Nov 2012 | Giulia Giordano | 1,619 | Sinnai Cup 15th | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sardegna Region | 2012 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,683 |
| Cagliari Alfa Lum Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,583 |
| 2nd Cagliari Alfa Lum Open A | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| Sinnai Cup 15th | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Toniolo's chess games?
40 games by Massimo Toniolo, from Nov 2009 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 Toniolo has played.
What does Massimo Toniolo play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Massimo Toniolo opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Toniolo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Massimo Toniolo play as White?
As White, Massimo Toniolo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Toniolo play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Toniolo most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Massimo Toniolo's FIDE rating?
Massimo Toniolo is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Massimo Toniolo played?
Our database contains 40 games by Massimo Toniolo, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Toniolo?
40 games by Massimo Toniolo 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.