Prepare against Maurizio Bevilacqua
Italy · World #24,526 classical · FIDE ID 803332
When preparing against Maurizio Bevilacqua, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Maurizio Bevilacqua, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Bevilacqua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Bevilacqua 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 | 2,021 | 2,172 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,112 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 115 | 47 | 98 | 44.2% |
| As White | 138 | 65 | 26 | 47 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 122 | 50 | 21 | 51 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Bevilacqua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Bevilacqua's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 81.9% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 15.2% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bevilacqua usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Bevilacqua usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bevilacqua usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bevilacqua usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Bevilacqua usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bevilacqua usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 90.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.7% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Maurizio Bevilacqua's chess games
All 260 games by Maurizio Bevilacqua 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: 115 wins, 47 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Nenad Sulava | 2,420 | Verona Open | A57 |
| Jun 2018 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,419 | 10th Porto Mannu Open | E12 |
| Oct 2016 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,323 | 38th Arco Open | A36 |
| Dec 2004 | Emiliano Aranovitch | 2,304 | 25th Milan Crespi Open | B22 |
| Oct 1996 | Stefano De Eccher | 2,280 | 18th Arco Open | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2014 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,161 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| 18th Arco Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| Verona Open | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Asiag Ludi Univ tt | 1993 | 8 | 6 | – |
| Corsico Open | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Bevilacqua's chess games?
260 games by Maurizio Bevilacqua, 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 Maurizio Bevilacqua has played.
What does Maurizio Bevilacqua play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Maurizio Bevilacqua opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Bevilacqua answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Bevilacqua play as White?
As White, Maurizio Bevilacqua's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Bevilacqua play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Bevilacqua most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Maurizio Bevilacqua's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Bevilacqua is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Maurizio Bevilacqua played?
Our database contains 260 games by Maurizio Bevilacqua, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 47 draws, 98 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Bevilacqua?
260 games by Maurizio Bevilacqua 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.