Prepare against Massimo Tricomi
Italy · World #60,179 classical · FIDE ID 820784
When preparing against Massimo Tricomi, expect 1.b3 in 25% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (21% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%).
Our database contains 125 games by Massimo Tricomi, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Tricomi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Tricomi 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 | 1,855 | 2,009 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,981 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,876 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 55 | 35 | 35 | 44.0% |
| As White | 64 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 27 | 13 | 21 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Tricomi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Tricomi's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 16 | 25.0% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 15 | 23.4% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 20.3% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Tricomi usually continues Bb2 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tricomi usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Tricomi usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tricomi usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tricomi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Tricomi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 21.2% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 92.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Massimo Tricomi's chess games
All 125 games by Massimo Tricomi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 55 wins, 35 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Domenico Cordi | 2,072 | St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open 3rd | D75 |
| Feb 2005 | Antonio Seminara | 1,884 | 9th Catania Weekend Open | E92 |
| Jan 2011 | Giorgio Della Rocca | 1,881 | 4th St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open B | C27 |
| Jan 2011 | Vincenzo Serratore | 1,874 | 4th St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open B | A36 |
| Apr 2014 | Vincenzo Violi | 1,859 | 2nd Locri Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagnara Calabra Open B | 2009 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,846 |
| 5th Costa Viola Open B | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,892 |
| 9th Amantea Open B | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| 2nd Messina Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| Hotel Montesano Open A | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| 7th Amantea Open B | 2009 | 8 | 6 | 1,973 |
| 4th St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open B | 2011 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,011 |
| 8th Amantea Open B | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Tricomi's chess games?
125 games by Massimo Tricomi, from Jan 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 Tricomi has played.
What does Massimo Tricomi play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Massimo Tricomi opens with 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Tricomi answers 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Massimo Tricomi play as White?
As White, Massimo Tricomi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Tricomi play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Tricomi most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Massimo Tricomi's FIDE rating?
Massimo Tricomi is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (May 2017).
How many games has Massimo Tricomi played?
Our database contains 125 games by Massimo Tricomi, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 35 draws, 35 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Tricomi?
125 games by Massimo Tricomi 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.