Prepare against Roberto Mogranzini
GM · Italy · World #913 classical · FIDE ID 810894
When preparing against Roberto Mogranzini, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 23.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 965 games by Roberto Mogranzini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Mogranzini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Mogranzini 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 | 2,460 | 2,514 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,443 | 2,509 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,517 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 965 | 431 | 287 | 247 | 44.7% |
| As White | 507 | 243 | 153 | 111 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 458 | 188 | 134 | 136 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Mogranzini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Mogranzini's side.
First moves as White (507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 369 | 72.8% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 73 | 14.4% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 9.7% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 2.6% | 53.8% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mogranzini usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mogranzini usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mogranzini usually continues d4 (66.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mogranzini usually continues g3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Mogranzini usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mogranzini usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 181 | 82.3% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 25 | 11.4% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.2% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 92.5% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.1% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Roberto Mogranzini's chess games
All 965 games by Roberto Mogranzini 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: 431 wins, 287 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 77 | 27/23/27 | 35.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 17/10/4 | 54.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 16/6/8 | 53.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/6/0 | 62.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 73 | 35/20/18 | 47.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 46 | 20/14/12 | 43.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 8/11/15 | 23.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 16/9/5 | 53.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 7/11/9 | 25.9% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,760 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Feb 2011 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,588 | 1st Cento Open | B22 |
| Feb 2023 | Frederik Svane | 2,575 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Apr 2018 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,559 | ch-ITA Semiblitz | A09 |
| Oct 2017 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,555 | 33rd EU-Cup | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 144 | 65 | 2,280 |
| ITA m1 | 1996 | 39 | 34 | – |
| ITA Match | 1997 | 25 | 21.5 | – |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 20 | 15 | 2,477 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,419 |
| ITA Open | 1996 | 16 | 13 | 2,345 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 2,407 |
| ch-ITA 67th | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,472 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sabino Brunello (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Mogranzini's chess games?
965 games by Roberto Mogranzini, 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 Mogranzini has played.
What does Roberto Mogranzini play on the first move as White?
Across 507 games with White in our database, Roberto Mogranzini opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Mogranzini answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Roberto Mogranzini play as White?
As White, Roberto Mogranzini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 35.1% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 54.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 507 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Mogranzini play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Mogranzini most often plays: Sicilian (73 games, 47.9% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 458 games.
What is Roberto Mogranzini's FIDE rating?
Roberto Mogranzini is currently rated 2,460 in classical chess, 2,443 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,514 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Roberto Mogranzini played?
Our database contains 965 games by Roberto Mogranzini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 431 wins, 287 draws, 247 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Mogranzini?
965 games by Roberto Mogranzini 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.