Prepare against Maurizio Mazza
Italy · World #142,273 classical · FIDE ID 824585
When preparing against Maurizio Mazza, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 75 games by Maurizio Mazza, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Mazza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Mazza 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 | 1,614 | 1,765 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,598 | 1,598 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 21 | 9 | 45 | 28.0% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Mazza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Mazza's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mazza usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Mazza usually continues c3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mazza usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 95.0% | 18.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 87.5% |
Maurizio Mazza's chess games
All 75 games by Maurizio Mazza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Gaetano Spano Cuomo | 1,895 | Rome Accademia Open 04 | C41 |
| Oct 2009 | Salvatore Pistone | 1,864 | 31st Arco Open | B22 |
| Apr 2008 | Andrea Foschini | 1,844 | Rome Accademia Open 04 | C66 |
| Oct 2008 | Silvano Bortolotti | 1,826 | 30th Arco Open | C45 |
| Oct 2007 | Giuseppe Mastroddi | 1,799 | Rome Autunno Accademia Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,608 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,331 |
| 4th Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,634 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 1,565 |
| 3rd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,624 |
| 2nd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,783 |
| 1st Rome Elo Open | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,423 |
| 4th Pescia Open B | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Mazza's chess games?
75 games by Maurizio Mazza, from Apr 2007 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 Mazza has played.
What does Maurizio Mazza play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Maurizio Mazza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Mazza answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Mazza play as White?
As White, Maurizio Mazza's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Mazza play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Mazza most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Maurizio Mazza's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Mazza is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,598 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Maurizio Mazza played?
Our database contains 75 games by Maurizio Mazza, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 45 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Mazza?
75 games by Maurizio Mazza 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.