Prepare against Maurizio Brancaleoni
FM · Italy · World #8,979 classical · FIDE ID 803022
Our database contains 1,429 games by Maurizio Brancaleoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Brancaleoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Brancaleoni 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 | 2,186 | 2,319 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,248 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,248 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,429 | 499 | 286 | 644 | 34.9% |
| As White | 711 | 283 | 146 | 282 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 718 | 216 | 140 | 362 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Brancaleoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Brancaleoni's side.
First moves as White (711 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 574 | 80.7% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 84 | 11.8% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 26 | 3.7% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 20 | 2.8% | 67.5% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Brancaleoni usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Brancaleoni usually continues d4 (46.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Brancaleoni usually continues c3 (60.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Brancaleoni usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Brancaleoni usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Brancaleoni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 231 | 71.3% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 37 | 11.4% | 33.8% |
| d6 | 20 | 6.2% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 4.3% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 200 | 84.4% | 37.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 8.0% | 31.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Maurizio Brancaleoni's chess games
All 1,429 games by Maurizio Brancaleoni 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: 499 wins, 286 draws, 644 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 233 | 100/32/101 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 65 | 22/12/31 | 33.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 62 | 28/11/23 | 45.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 61 | 26/14/21 | 42.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 53 | 22/9/22 | 41.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31 | 11/7/13 | 35.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 26 | 12/2/12 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 96 | 23/19/54 | 24.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 60 | 14/6/40 | 23.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 48 | 15/6/27 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 40 | 17/3/20 | 42.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 35 | 12/9/14 | 34.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 34 | 8/3/23 | 23.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Aug 2025 | A Brkic | 2,594 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Jun 2025 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,580 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Aug 2005 | Gyula Sax | 2,568 | 25th Bratto Open | B01 |
| Apr 2004 | Mladen Palac | 2,565 | 10th Cutro Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 948 | 385.5 | 2,139 |
| Cattolica Open | 2005 | 27 | 17 | 2,423 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 2,248 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 13 | 9 | 2,453 |
| ch-ITA 51st | 1991 | 11 | 1 | 2,022 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,095 |
| 6th Montecatini Terme | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Brancaleoni's chess games?
1,429 games by Maurizio Brancaleoni, 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 Brancaleoni has played.
What does Maurizio Brancaleoni play on the first move as White?
Across 711 games with White in our database, Maurizio Brancaleoni opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Brancaleoni answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Brancaleoni play as White?
As White, Maurizio Brancaleoni's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (233 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Réti Opening (62 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 711 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Brancaleoni play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Brancaleoni most often plays: Indian Defense (96 games, 24.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (60 games, 23.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (48 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 718 games.
What is Maurizio Brancaleoni's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Brancaleoni is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Maurizio Brancaleoni played?
Our database contains 1,429 games by Maurizio Brancaleoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 499 wins, 286 draws, 644 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Brancaleoni?
1,429 games by Maurizio Brancaleoni 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.