Prepare against Maurizio Diotallevi
Italy · World #38,275 classical · FIDE ID 810452
When preparing against Maurizio Diotallevi, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 291 games by Maurizio Diotallevi, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Diotallevi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Diotallevi 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 | 1,944 | 2,156 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 85 | 94 | 112 | 29.2% |
| As White | 147 | 43 | 51 | 53 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 144 | 42 | 43 | 59 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Diotallevi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Diotallevi's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 72.8% | 42.5% |
| e4 | 26 | 17.7% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Diotallevi usually continues Bg5 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Diotallevi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Diotallevi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 59.6% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Diotallevi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Diotallevi usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Diotallevi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 91.4% | 48.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 81.6% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Maurizio Diotallevi's chess games
All 291 games by Maurizio Diotallevi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 85 wins, 94 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2001 | Dinko Brumen | 2,458 | Estensi Open | D10 |
| Feb 2006 | Roberto Mogranzini | 2,370 | Assisi Open A | C07 |
| Feb 2015 | Georg Fuchs | 2,191 | 18th Lienz Open A | C10 |
| Dec 2005 | Ariel Mosconi | 2,164 | 8th Padova Open | C00 |
| Jan 1999 | Alessandro Zinani | 2,160 | Padova Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 18 | 9 | 2,149 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| Cannes Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| Padova Open | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,058 |
| 27th Arco Open | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| 22nd Arco Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,143 |
| 18th Lienz Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Diotallevi's chess games?
291 games by Maurizio Diotallevi, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Diotallevi has played.
What does Maurizio Diotallevi play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Maurizio Diotallevi opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Diotallevi answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Diotallevi play as White?
As White, Maurizio Diotallevi's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Diotallevi play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Diotallevi most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Maurizio Diotallevi's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Diotallevi is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Maurizio Diotallevi played?
Our database contains 291 games by Maurizio Diotallevi, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 94 draws, 112 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Diotallevi?
291 games by Maurizio Diotallevi 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.