Prepare against Maurizio Tencheni
Italy · World #115,809 classical · FIDE ID 817015
When preparing against Maurizio Tencheni, expect 1.c4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 114 games by Maurizio Tencheni, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Tencheni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Tencheni 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 | 1,685 | 1,761 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 34 | 22 | 58 | 29.8% |
| As White | 60 | 15 | 11 | 34 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 19 | 11 | 24 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Tencheni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Tencheni's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| b3 | 17 | 28.3% | 23.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Tencheni usually continues e3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Tencheni usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Tencheni usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 28% of White games, 23.5% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Tencheni usually continues Bb2 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Tencheni usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Tencheni usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 13 | 52.0% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 40.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 9 | 56.3% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Maurizio Tencheni's chess games
All 114 games by Maurizio Tencheni in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 34 wins, 22 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 2/4/11 | 11.8% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A40 | English Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Sergio Faccia | 2,033 | ch-Verona Province | B00 |
| Mar 2008 | Giuseppe De Nisi | 1,890 | Trento Open | E20 |
| Jan 2014 | Roberto Bonini | 1,872 | ch-Verona Province | B00 |
| Oct 2017 | Werner Groiss | 1,816 | 39th Arco Open A | B00 |
| Oct 2011 | Carmelo Sigillo | 1,773 | 33rd Arco Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open B | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,639 |
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,736 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,594 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,713 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,616 |
| ch-Veneto qf 63rd | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,315 |
| Trento Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Tencheni's chess games?
114 games by Maurizio Tencheni, from Sep 2009 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 Tencheni has played.
What does Maurizio Tencheni play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Maurizio Tencheni opens with 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Tencheni answers 1...b6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Tencheni play as White?
As White, Maurizio Tencheni's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 11.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Tencheni play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Tencheni most often plays: Owen Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Maurizio Tencheni's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Tencheni is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Maurizio Tencheni played?
Our database contains 114 games by Maurizio Tencheni, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 22 draws, 58 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Tencheni?
114 games by Maurizio Tencheni 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.