Prepare against Massimo Zucchelli
Italy · World #26,697 classical · FIDE ID 804193
When preparing against Massimo Zucchelli, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 347 games by Massimo Zucchelli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo Zucchelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo Zucchelli 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 | 2,006 | 2,199 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,022 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 122 | 107 | 118 | 35.2% |
| As White | 172 | 65 | 52 | 55 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 175 | 57 | 55 | 63 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo Zucchelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo Zucchelli's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 93.6% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Zucchelli usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zucchelli usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zucchelli usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zucchelli usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Zucchelli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Zucchelli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 70 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 56.9% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 22 | 37.9% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
Massimo Zucchelli's chess games
All 347 games by Massimo Zucchelli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 122 wins, 107 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 14/3/6 | 60.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Attila Jakab | 2,451 | Budapest FS08 IM-A | E70 |
| Oct 2007 | Virgilio Vuelban | 2,410 | 29th Arco Open | E75 |
| Jun 2013 | Adolf Herzog | 2,401 | 2nd Ortisei Server24 Open | A46 |
| Jun 2018 | Alexander Bertagnolli | 2,398 | 4th Ortisei Server24 Open | D00 |
| Oct 2012 | Lothar Schnitzspan | 2,325 | 34th Arco Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2003 | 25 | 7.5 | 2,136 |
| Budapest FS08 IM-A | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,197 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,166 |
| 10th Trieste Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,124 |
| 22nd Arco Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 15th Forni di Sopra Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| Arco Open 14th | 1989 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo Zucchelli's chess games?
347 games by Massimo Zucchelli, from Apr 2003 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 Zucchelli has played.
What does Massimo Zucchelli play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Massimo Zucchelli opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo Zucchelli answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Massimo Zucchelli play as White?
As White, Massimo Zucchelli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo Zucchelli play as Black?
As Black, Massimo Zucchelli most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Massimo Zucchelli's FIDE rating?
Massimo Zucchelli is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Massimo Zucchelli played?
Our database contains 347 games by Massimo Zucchelli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 107 draws, 118 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo Zucchelli?
347 games by Massimo Zucchelli 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.