Prepare against Maurizio Occari
Italy · World #33,668 classical · FIDE ID 828033
When preparing against Maurizio Occari, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 63.2% over 19 games.
Our database contains 83 games by Maurizio Occari, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Occari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Occari 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 | 2,085 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 2,055 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 2,036 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 41 | 14 | 28 | 49.4% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 24 | 8 | 12 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Occari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Occari's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Occari usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Occari usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Occari usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 68.2% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Maurizio Occari's chess games
All 83 games by Maurizio Occari in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 41 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Lothar Schnitzspan | 2,298 | 38th Arco Open | B23 |
| Jan 1988 | Gerhard3 Schmidt | 2,255 | Caorle Open | B83 |
| Jan 1991 | Federico Mora | 2,210 | Asiag Ludi Univ tt | B06 |
| Oct 2014 | Bernd Huemmer | 2,185 | 36th Arco Open | A48 |
| Oct 2016 | Davide Olivetti | 2,157 | 38th Arco Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,041 |
| Lega Veneta 7th | 1984 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| 38th Arco Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,139 |
| Asiag Ludi Univ tt | 1993 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
| Caorle Open | 1988 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
| 2nd Pedavena Open A | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 1,988 |
| Senigallia Open 5th | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-Emilia Romagna Province | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Occari's chess games?
83 games by Maurizio Occari, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Occari has played.
What does Maurizio Occari play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Maurizio Occari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Occari answers 1...g6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...a6 (13% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Occari play as White?
As White, Maurizio Occari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Occari play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Occari most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 63.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Maurizio Occari's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Occari is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (May 2011).
How many games has Maurizio Occari played?
Our database contains 83 games by Maurizio Occari, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Occari?
83 games by Maurizio Occari 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.