Prepare against Maurizio Genovese
FM · Italy · World #16,431 classical · FIDE ID 802930
Our database contains 138 games by Maurizio Genovese, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Genovese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Genovese 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 | 2,090 | 2,271 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,152 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,178 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 50 | 39 | 48 | 36.2% |
| As White | 71 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 21 | 14 | 31 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Genovese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Genovese's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 97.2% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Genovese usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Genovese usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Genovese usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Genovese usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Genovese usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 32.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 55.9% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 38.2% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Maurizio Genovese's chess games
All 138 games by Maurizio Genovese 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: 50 wins, 39 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Henry Urday Caceres | 2,470 | Catania Open | D35 |
| Aug 1993 | Marino Alejandro Cid | 2,410 | 4th Catania Open | C47 |
| Jan 1989 | Zlatko Basagic | 2,375 | Ragusa Open | A42 |
| Jan 1996 | Maurizio Abatino | 2,335 | chT-ITA 28th | E29 |
| Jan 1995 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,320 | Catania Open | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catania Open | 1995 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,279 |
| Bernate Open | 2000 | 21 | 15 | 2,395 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,272 |
| 2nd Catania Open | 1990 | 9 | 4 | 2,204 |
| Ragusa Open | 1989 | 8 | 3 | 2,146 |
| ch-UISP 21st | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
| 11th Ceriano Laghetto Open | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| Vanzaghello Open | 2000 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Genovese's chess games?
138 games by Maurizio Genovese, 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 Genovese has played.
What does Maurizio Genovese play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Maurizio Genovese opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Genovese answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Genovese play as White?
As White, Maurizio Genovese's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Genovese play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Genovese most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Maurizio Genovese's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Genovese is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Maurizio Genovese played?
Our database contains 138 games by Maurizio Genovese, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 39 draws, 48 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Genovese?
138 games by Maurizio Genovese 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.