Prepare against Roberto Messa
IM · Italy · World #6,910 classical · FIDE ID 800457
Our database contains 365 games by Roberto Messa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Messa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Messa 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 | 2,226 | 2,305 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,292 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 115 | 116 | 134 | 31.5% |
| As White | 184 | 66 | 57 | 61 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 181 | 49 | 59 | 73 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Messa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Messa's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 90.2% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 6.0% | 36.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Messa usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Messa usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Messa usually continues d4 (35.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Messa usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Messa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Messa usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 60 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 11.9% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 50.0% | 37.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 30.6% | 26.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
Roberto Messa's chess games
All 365 games by Roberto Messa 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: 115 wins, 116 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/8/8 | 40.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 5/8/13 | 19.2% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 2/7/9 | 11.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A08 | English Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1985 | Stefan Djuric | 2,470 | Mitropa Cup-10 | D55 |
| Oct 1979 | Bela Toth | 2,470 | ch-ITA 39 | D34 |
| Jan 1986 | Vladimir Jr. Bukal | 2,455 | Reggio Emilia-28 B 8586 | D32 |
| Apr 1982 | Sergio Mariotti | 2,455 | chT-ITA 19 | C45 |
| May 1982 | Dragutin Sahovic | 2,450 | Ivrea | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome-B | 1982 | 18 | 9 | 2,304 |
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 17 | 8 | 2,323 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 2,157 |
| ch-ITA 39 | 1979 | 14 | 8 | 2,392 |
| World U20-ch15 | 1977 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| Reggio Emilia 23 1980/81 | 1981 | 13 | 3 | 2,107 |
| ch-ITA 46th | 1986 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| Reggio Emilia-24 1881/82 | 1982 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,361 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pierluigi Passerotti (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Messa's chess games?
365 games by Roberto Messa, 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 Roberto Messa has played.
What does Roberto Messa play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Roberto Messa opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Messa answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Roberto Messa play as White?
As White, Roberto Messa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Messa play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Messa most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Roberto Messa's FIDE rating?
Roberto Messa is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (May 2012).
How many games has Roberto Messa played?
Our database contains 365 games by Roberto Messa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 116 draws, 134 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Messa?
365 games by Roberto Messa 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.