Prepare against Renzo Mantovani
IM · Italy · World #8,006 classical · FIDE ID 800198
When preparing against Renzo Mantovani, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 995 games by Renzo Mantovani, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Renzo Mantovani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Renzo Mantovani 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 | 2,205 | 2,387 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,360 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 995 | 354 | 340 | 301 | 35.6% |
| As White | 488 | 183 | 169 | 136 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 507 | 171 | 171 | 165 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Renzo Mantovani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Renzo Mantovani's side.
First moves as White (488 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 223 | 45.7% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 125 | 25.6% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 80 | 16.4% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 34 | 7.0% | 64.7% |
| g3 | 19 | 3.9% | 47.4% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.4% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mantovani usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mantovani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mantovani usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Mantovani usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mantovani usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Mantovani usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 176 | 80.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 20 | 9.1% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 5.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 64.9% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 32 | 17.3% | 42.2% |
| d6 | 23 | 12.4% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 3.8% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Renzo Mantovani's chess games
All 995 games by Renzo Mantovani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 354 wins, 340 draws, 301 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 51 | 21/15/15 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 46 | 13/22/11 | 28.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 24 | 6/7/11 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 99 | 41/29/29 | 41.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 40 | 11/16/13 | 27.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 15/8/15 | 39.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Joerg Hickl | 2,575 | Saint Vincent Open | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Igor Glek | 2,565 | 16th Liechtenstein Open | B58 |
| Feb 2003 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,560 | 11th Valle d'Aosta Open | B40 |
| Feb 2001 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,556 | 9th Valle d'Aosta Open | C47 |
| Jun 2003 | Vitali Golod | 2,538 | 4th Lido degli Estensi Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 157 | 70 | 2,343 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1999 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,432 |
| Forli Open | 1995 | 23 | 12 | 2,377 |
| Lugano Open | 1999 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,430 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 15 | 9 | 2,380 |
| Saint Vincent Open | 1999 | 14 | 9 | 2,612 |
| Marostica Open | 1995 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-ITA 44th | 1985 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Renzo Mantovani's chess games?
995 games by Renzo Mantovani, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Renzo Mantovani has played.
What does Renzo Mantovani play on the first move as White?
Across 488 games with White in our database, Renzo Mantovani opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Renzo Mantovani answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Renzo Mantovani play as White?
As White, Renzo Mantovani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 488 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Renzo Mantovani play as Black?
As Black, Renzo Mantovani most often plays: Sicilian (99 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 27.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 507 games.
What is Renzo Mantovani's FIDE rating?
Renzo Mantovani is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Renzo Mantovani played?
Our database contains 995 games by Renzo Mantovani, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 354 wins, 340 draws, 301 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Renzo Mantovani?
995 games by Renzo Mantovani 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.