Prepare against Mauro Scacco
Italy · World #45,051 classical · FIDE ID 805076
When preparing against Mauro Scacco, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 281 games by Mauro Scacco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mauro Scacco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauro Scacco 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 | 1,913 | 2,121 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,031 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,856 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 121 | 51 | 109 | 43.1% |
| As White | 141 | 67 | 25 | 49 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 140 | 54 | 26 | 60 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauro Scacco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauro Scacco's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 83.7% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| Nh3 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Scacco usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Scacco usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Scacco usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Scacco usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Scacco usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Scacco usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 82.9% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 12.9% | 38.9% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 81.6% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
Mauro Scacco's chess games
All 281 games by Mauro Scacco 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: 121 wins, 51 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Mario Angelo Fiore | 2,340 | ch-Rome | C56 |
| Jan 2000 | Maurizio Genovese | 2,285 | ch-UISP 21st | A35 |
| Jan 1996 | Walter Wyss | 2,215 | ch-Rome | B42 |
| Jan 1997 | Antonio Campanile | 2,200 | Rome Open 2 | B01 |
| Jan 1998 | Saverio Farina | 2,200 | 10th Vitinia Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,317 |
| Italy Open | 1997 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-Rome | 1997 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,395 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| Formia Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,273 |
| ITA Inps Open | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauro Scacco's chess games?
281 games by Mauro Scacco, 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 Mauro Scacco has played.
What does Mauro Scacco play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Mauro Scacco opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauro Scacco answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mauro Scacco play as White?
As White, Mauro Scacco's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauro Scacco play as Black?
As Black, Mauro Scacco most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Mauro Scacco's FIDE rating?
Mauro Scacco is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Mauro Scacco played?
Our database contains 281 games by Mauro Scacco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 51 draws, 109 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauro Scacco?
281 games by Mauro Scacco 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.