Prepare against Maurizio Mazzarone
Italy · World #42,424 classical · FIDE ID 869848
Our database contains 48 games by Maurizio Mazzarone, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Mazzarone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Mazzarone 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 | 1,924 | 1,965 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,885 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 25 | 7 | 16 | 52.1% |
| As White | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Mazzarone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Mazzarone's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 84.0% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Mazzarone usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mazzarone usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mazzarone usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Mazzarone usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mazzarone usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Maurizio Mazzarone's chess games
All 48 games by Maurizio Mazzarone in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Tullio Marinelli | 2,365 | Asiag Ludi Univ tt | A59 |
| Jan 1996 | Giovanni Alfarone | 2,280 | 2th Gioiosa Marea Open | A38 |
| Oct 2012 | Alberto Colombo | 2,090 | ch-Varese | D02 |
| May 2024 | Andrea Bianchi | 2,054 | Lesa Open | D02 |
| Oct 2009 | Luigi Enrico Guzzetti | 1,863 | 9th Varese Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varese Open 10th | 2010 | 6 | 5 | 1,997 |
| Salerno Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,807 |
| 2th Gioiosa Marea Open | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,304 |
| Gallarate Ricciardi Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,693 |
| 9th Varese Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-Varese | 2012 | 5 | 5 | 2,192 |
| 19th Ricciardi Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| Asiag Ludi Univ tt | 1991 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Mazzarone's chess games?
48 games by Maurizio Mazzarone, from Jan 2011 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 Mazzarone has played.
What does Maurizio Mazzarone play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Maurizio Mazzarone opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Mazzarone answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Mazzarone play as White?
As White, Maurizio Mazzarone's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Mazzarone play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Mazzarone most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Maurizio Mazzarone's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Mazzarone is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (May 2026).
How many games has Maurizio Mazzarone played?
Our database contains 48 games by Maurizio Mazzarone, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Mazzarone?
48 games by Maurizio Mazzarone 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.