Prepare against Mauro Tirelli
Italy · World #8,321 classical · FIDE ID 845353
When preparing against Mauro Tirelli, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Mauro Tirelli, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mauro Tirelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mauro Tirelli 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 | 2,199 | 2,274 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,232 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,230 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 112 | 65 | 92 | 41.6% |
| As White | 135 | 64 | 25 | 46 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 134 | 48 | 40 | 46 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mauro Tirelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mauro Tirelli's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 44.4% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 48 | 35.6% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 9.6% | 42.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 5.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.7% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Tirelli usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tirelli usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Tirelli usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Tirelli usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tirelli usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Tirelli usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 53.0% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 25 | 37.9% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 71.4% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Mauro Tirelli's chess games
All 269 games by Mauro Tirelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 112 wins, 65 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Toms Kantans | 2,541 | 7th Riga Tech Open | A30 |
| May 2020 | Gaston Needleman | 2,429 | Titled Tue | A70 |
| Dec 2018 | Giulio Borgo | 2,410 | Palmanova Open 7th | B54 |
| Jul 2024 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,354 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | B33 |
| Dec 2021 | Michel Bifulco | 2,338 | 1st Imola Ferrari Cup | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,139 |
| Budapest FS06 IM Borloy Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,148 |
| 24th Senta Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,100 |
| Stockholm Challenge | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,169 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| 35th Zalakaros Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,153 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mauro Tirelli's chess games?
269 games by Mauro Tirelli, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Tirelli has played.
What does Mauro Tirelli play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Mauro Tirelli opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mauro Tirelli answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Mauro Tirelli play as White?
As White, Mauro Tirelli's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mauro Tirelli play as Black?
As Black, Mauro Tirelli most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Mauro Tirelli's FIDE rating?
Mauro Tirelli is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Mauro Tirelli played?
Our database contains 269 games by Mauro Tirelli, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 65 draws, 92 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mauro Tirelli?
269 games by Mauro Tirelli 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.