Prepare against Maurizio Zuccoli
Italy · World #90,855 classical · FIDE ID 806536
When preparing against Maurizio Zuccoli, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Maurizio Zuccoli, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Zuccoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Zuccoli 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 | 1,756 | 1,908 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 38.6% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Zuccoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Zuccoli's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zuccoli usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zuccoli usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zuccoli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Maurizio Zuccoli's chess games
All 57 games by Maurizio Zuccoli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Alberto Colombo | 2,089 | 26th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | D03 |
| Oct 2009 | Lucio Pede | 1,943 | 27th Villa Guardia Coppa d'Oro | C62 |
| Oct 2007 | Camillo Cairoli | 1,937 | 25th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | B95 |
| Oct 2008 | Gilberto Grassetto | 1,886 | 26th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | D30 |
| Apr 2017 | Claudio Giovanni Pedemonte | 1,782 | Arvier Spring Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 2010 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,684 |
| 23th Villa Guardia Coppa d'Oro | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| 27th Villa Guardia Coppa d'Oro | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,805 |
| 26th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| 25th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,882 |
| 1st Lugano New Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
| Arvier Spring Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| Lugano Open | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Zuccoli's chess games?
57 games by Maurizio Zuccoli, from Jul 2007 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 Zuccoli has played.
What does Maurizio Zuccoli play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Maurizio Zuccoli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Zuccoli answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Zuccoli play as White?
As White, Maurizio Zuccoli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Zuccoli play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Zuccoli most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Maurizio Zuccoli's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Zuccoli is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Maurizio Zuccoli played?
Our database contains 57 games by Maurizio Zuccoli, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Zuccoli?
57 games by Maurizio Zuccoli 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.