Prepare against Mauro Petrolo
Italy · World #34,310 classical · FIDE ID 837059
Our database contains 39 games by Mauro Petrolo, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mauro Petrolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauro Petrolo 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 | 1,962 | 2,025 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,945 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 48.7% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauro Petrolo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauro Petrolo's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Petrolo usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Petrolo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Petrolo usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Mauro Petrolo's chess games
All 39 games by Mauro Petrolo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Paolo Colombo | 2,138 | 27th Isola d'Elba Open | D80 |
| May 2009 | Andrew Kitchlew | 2,052 | 27th Isola d'Elba Open | B07 |
| May 2009 | Mario Bossoni | 1,973 | 27th Isola d'Elba Open | C41 |
| Mar 2021 | Jean-Claude Schmidig | 1,877 | 19th Lugano Special Edition Open | B10 |
| May 2009 | Alberto Bardelli | 1,802 | 27th Isola d'Elba Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Isola d'Elba Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,073 |
| ch-BRINDISI Provinciale 3rd | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 14th Ascona Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,573 |
| Brindisi Open | 1998 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 19th Lugano Special Edition Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,980 |
| Wohlen Open 1st | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| San Bernardino Spring Open | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauro Petrolo's chess games?
39 games by Mauro Petrolo, from Jan 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 Mauro Petrolo has played.
What does Mauro Petrolo play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mauro Petrolo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauro Petrolo answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Mauro Petrolo play as White?
As White, Mauro Petrolo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauro Petrolo play as Black?
As Black, Mauro Petrolo most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mauro Petrolo's FIDE rating?
Mauro Petrolo is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Mauro Petrolo played?
Our database contains 39 games by Mauro Petrolo, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauro Petrolo?
39 games by Mauro Petrolo 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.