Prepare against Maurizio Siraco
Italy · World #14,738 classical · FIDE ID 804762
When preparing against Maurizio Siraco, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 108 games by Maurizio Siraco, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Siraco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Siraco 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 | 2,109 | 2,176 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 45 | 20 | 43 | 41.7% |
| As White | 55 | 22 | 8 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 23 | 12 | 18 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Siraco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Siraco's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 61.8% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 30.9% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Siraco usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Siraco usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Siraco usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Siraco usually continues Bg5 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Siraco usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Siraco usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 54.2% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 37.5% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Maurizio Siraco's chess games
All 108 games by Maurizio Siraco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 45 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Lexy Ortega | 2,415 | Rome Open | A84 |
| Jan 1990 | Dimitrije Bjelica | 2,380 | Rome Open | B07 |
| Mar 2000 | Diogo Fernando | 2,270 | Oz.com qual blitz | B23 |
| Mar 2000 | Jennifer Shahade | 2,263 | Oz.com qual blitz | B72 |
| Jan 1997 | F. Bruno | 2,260 | 9th Vitinia Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Open | 1991 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,226 |
| Milan Expo Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| Italy Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
| Cecchina Open | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| Vitinia WE Open | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Formia Open | 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2,216 |
| Rome Open 1 | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Siraco's chess games?
108 games by Maurizio Siraco, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Siraco has played.
What does Maurizio Siraco play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Maurizio Siraco opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Siraco answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Siraco play as White?
As White, Maurizio Siraco's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Siraco play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Siraco most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Maurizio Siraco's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Siraco is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Maurizio Siraco played?
Our database contains 108 games by Maurizio Siraco, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Siraco?
108 games by Maurizio Siraco 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.