Prepare against Maurizio Prelati
Italy · World #44,820 classical · FIDE ID 804886
Our database contains 165 games by Maurizio Prelati, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Prelati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Prelati 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 | 1,914 | 2,135 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,966 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,960 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 46 | 48 | 71 | 27.9% |
| As White | 83 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Prelati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Prelati's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Prelati usually continues d4 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Prelati usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Prelati usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Maurizio Prelati's chess games
All 165 games by Maurizio Prelati 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: 46 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 2/5/10 | 11.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,478 | 4th Cesenatico Open | B06 |
| Jan 1999 | Dario Mione | 2,303 | 1st Crema Open | E68 |
| Aug 2012 | Nicola Bresciani | 2,255 | 32nd Bratto Open B | B23 |
| Jan 1998 | Georg Schweiger | 2,200 | 20th Arco Open | B51 |
| Jan 1999 | Carlo Marzano | 2,191 | 4th Cesenatico Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,864 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| 20th Arco Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,226 |
| 4th Cesenatico Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| San Marino Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,013 |
| Toscolano Open | 1996 | 9 | 3 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Prelati's chess games?
165 games by Maurizio Prelati, 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 Prelati has played.
What does Maurizio Prelati play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Maurizio Prelati opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Prelati answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Prelati play as White?
As White, Maurizio Prelati's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 11.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Prelati play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Prelati most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Maurizio Prelati's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Prelati is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Maurizio Prelati played?
Our database contains 165 games by Maurizio Prelati, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 48 draws, 71 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Prelati?
165 games by Maurizio Prelati 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.