Prepare against Maurizio Foglia
Italy · World #33,722 classical · FIDE ID 806838
Our database contains 256 games by Maurizio Foglia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Foglia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Foglia 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 | 1,965 | 2,221 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,144 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,144 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 101 | 62 | 93 | 39.5% |
| As White | 129 | 56 | 32 | 41 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 127 | 45 | 30 | 52 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Foglia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Foglia's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 58.9% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 22.5% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 10.9% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.2% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Foglia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Foglia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Foglia usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Foglia usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Foglia usually continues b3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Foglia usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 60.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 18.0% | 81.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 14.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 52.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 44.7% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Maurizio Foglia's chess games
All 256 games by Maurizio Foglia 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: 101 wins, 62 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 36 | 15/6/15 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,442 | 4th Mediterranean Open A | B04 |
| Aug 2007 | Jan Sosna | 2,383 | Stare Mesto Open | D02 |
| Nov 2010 | Edmond Paljusaj | 2,316 | 4th Mediterranean Open A | B12 |
| Aug 2009 | Andreas Druckenthaner | 2,278 | 16th Vienna Open | B03 |
| Aug 2007 | Josef Lys | 2,268 | Stare Mesto Open | D71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2010 | 20 | 10 | 2,169 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2,131 |
| chA-Krakow Malopolski | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 4th Mediterranean Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,289 |
| 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,255 |
| Ancona Adriatico Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| 14th Chigorin Memorial B | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,114 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Foglia's chess games?
256 games by Maurizio Foglia, 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 Foglia has played.
What does Maurizio Foglia play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Maurizio Foglia opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Foglia answers 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Foglia play as White?
As White, Maurizio Foglia's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Foglia play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Foglia most often plays: Alekhine Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Maurizio Foglia's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Foglia is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Maurizio Foglia played?
Our database contains 256 games by Maurizio Foglia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 62 draws, 93 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Foglia?
256 games by Maurizio Foglia 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.