Prepare against Piero Mazzilli
FM · Italy · World #6,673 classical · FIDE ID 807087
Our database contains 899 games by Piero Mazzilli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Piero Mazzilli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piero Mazzilli 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 | 2,231 | 2,365 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,327 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,283 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 899 | 316 | 146 | 437 | 35.2% |
| As White | 452 | 167 | 85 | 200 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 447 | 149 | 61 | 237 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piero Mazzilli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piero Mazzilli's side.
First moves as White (452 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 225 | 49.8% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 205 | 45.4% | 45.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mazzilli usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mazzilli usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mazzilli usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mazzilli usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mazzilli usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mazzilli usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 146 | 69.9% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 39 | 18.7% | 39.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 93 | 62.4% | 34.9% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 16.8% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 22 | 14.8% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Piero Mazzilli's chess games
All 899 games by Piero Mazzilli 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: 316 wins, 146 draws, 437 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 12/11/25 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 13/3/20 | 36.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 9/2/18 | 31.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 10/0/2 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 20/8/26 | 37.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/3/22 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 3/3/22 | 10.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 6/2/13 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,671 | chT-ITA | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Renato Terry | 2,503 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| Sep 2006 | David L Haydon | 2,493 | 165th Champions Challenge | B80 |
| Jan 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Sep 2024 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 637 | 255.5 | 2,122 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 19 | 11 | 2,416 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,178 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,344 |
| Rome Petra 04th | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,290 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piero Mazzilli's chess games?
899 games by Piero Mazzilli, 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 Piero Mazzilli has played.
What does Piero Mazzilli play on the first move as White?
Across 452 games with White in our database, Piero Mazzilli opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piero Mazzilli answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Piero Mazzilli play as White?
As White, Piero Mazzilli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 452 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piero Mazzilli play as Black?
As Black, Piero Mazzilli most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 10.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 447 games.
What is Piero Mazzilli's FIDE rating?
Piero Mazzilli is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (May 2013).
How many games has Piero Mazzilli played?
Our database contains 899 games by Piero Mazzilli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 316 wins, 146 draws, 437 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piero Mazzilli?
899 games by Piero Mazzilli 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.