Prepare against Salvenrico Massa
Italy · World #130,190 classical · FIDE ID 811890
When preparing against Salvenrico Massa, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 35 games by Salvenrico Massa, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvenrico Massa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvenrico Massa 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 | 1,646 | 1,957 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 51.4% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvenrico Massa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvenrico Massa's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 31.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Massa usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Massa usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Massa usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Massa usually continues Nd2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Massa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Salvenrico Massa's chess games
All 35 games by Salvenrico Massa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Omega Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Elmar Ausmins | 2,324 | Fiuggi Open | A29 |
| Oct 2000 | Gaetano Spano Cuomo | 2,035 | Fiuggi Open | E14 |
| Oct 2000 | Gianfrancesco Rigo | 1,855 | Fiuggi Open | A48 |
| Sep 2002 | Nicola Marchiano | 1,633 | 4th Crema Open | A18 |
| Sep 2003 | Pierluigi Biava | 1,612 | 5th Crema Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Crema Open | 2002 | 6 | 4 | 1,779 |
| Rivarolo Mantovano Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| Fiuggi Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| 5th Crema Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| 2nd Crema Open | 2000 | 6 | 4 | – |
| 3rd Crema Open | 2001 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvenrico Massa's chess games?
35 games by Salvenrico Massa, from Jan 2007 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 Salvenrico Massa has played.
What does Salvenrico Massa play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Salvenrico Massa opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvenrico Massa answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Salvenrico Massa play as White?
As White, Salvenrico Massa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvenrico Massa play as Black?
As Black, Salvenrico Massa most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Salvenrico Massa's FIDE rating?
Salvenrico Massa is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Salvenrico Massa played?
Our database contains 35 games by Salvenrico Massa, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvenrico Massa?
35 games by Salvenrico Massa 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.