Prepare against Mauro Sturma
Italy · World #18,719 classical · FIDE ID 806722
Our database contains 36 games by Mauro Sturma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mauro Sturma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauro Sturma 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 | 2,068 | 2,137 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 19.4% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauro Sturma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauro Sturma's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Sturma usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sturma usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Sturma usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Mauro Sturma's chess games
All 36 games by Mauro Sturma 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Maurizio Caposciutti | 2,195 | Caorle Open | C15 |
| Oct 1999 | Sergio Lettich | 2,182 | 21st Arco Open | A52 |
| Jan 1996 | Zlatko Jeraj | 2,150 | Bled Open B | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Arco Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| 22nd Arco Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,022 |
| Caorle Open | 1988 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| 13th Bled Open | 1992 | 5 | 2 | 2,290 |
| Bled Open B | 1996 | 3 | 2 | 2,303 |
| 14th Bled Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1,900 |
| chT-ITA UISP | 1996 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauro Sturma's chess games?
36 games by Mauro Sturma, 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 Sturma has played.
What does Mauro Sturma play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mauro Sturma opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauro Sturma answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games).
What openings does Mauro Sturma play as White?
As White, Mauro Sturma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauro Sturma play as Black?
As Black, Mauro Sturma most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mauro Sturma's FIDE rating?
Mauro Sturma is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Mauro Sturma played?
Our database contains 36 games by Mauro Sturma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauro Sturma?
36 games by Mauro Sturma 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.