Prepare against Michelangelo Sforza
Italy · World #27,973 classical · FIDE ID 2849564
Our database contains 43 games by Michelangelo Sforza, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michelangelo Sforza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michelangelo Sforza 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 | 1,998 | 2,005 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,898 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,887 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 27.9% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michelangelo Sforza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michelangelo Sforza's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sforza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sforza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sforza usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Michelangelo Sforza's chess games
All 43 games by Michelangelo Sforza in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Claudio Boschetti | 2,041 | 19th Lugano Paradiso Open | B02 |
| Jun 2023 | Samuel Toniolo | 2,010 | Dueville Open A | B21 |
| Jun 2023 | Jacopo Canella | 1,991 | Dueville Open A | A52 |
| Feb 2019 | Mattia Simonini | 1,944 | 6th Padova del Santo Open A | D08 |
| Aug 2026 | Riccardo Mesca | 1,916 | 14º Città di Morrovalle | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14º Città di Morrovalle | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| 3rd Treviso Open A | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,908 |
| Dueville Open A | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,149 |
| Serpiano Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| 2nd Treviso Lega Open A | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,766 |
| 14th Chioggia Open A | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,922 |
| 6th Padova del Santo Open A | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,007 |
| 19th Lugano Paradiso Open | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michelangelo Sforza's chess games?
43 games by Michelangelo Sforza, from Jun 2016 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 Michelangelo Sforza has played.
What does Michelangelo Sforza play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Michelangelo Sforza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michelangelo Sforza answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Michelangelo Sforza play as White?
As White, Michelangelo Sforza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michelangelo Sforza play as Black?
As Black, Michelangelo Sforza most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michelangelo Sforza's FIDE rating?
Michelangelo Sforza is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Michelangelo Sforza played?
Our database contains 43 games by Michelangelo Sforza, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michelangelo Sforza?
43 games by Michelangelo Sforza 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.