Prepare against Stefano Morselli
Italy · World #92,007 classical · FIDE ID 809489
When preparing against Stefano Morselli, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 38.7% over 31 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Stefano Morselli, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Morselli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Morselli 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 | 1,752 | 1,927 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,940 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 87 | 16 | 142 | 35.5% |
| As White | 121 | 44 | 12 | 65 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 124 | 43 | 4 | 77 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Morselli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Morselli's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 51.2% | 38.7% |
| e4 | 51 | 42.1% | 45.1% |
| g3 | 8 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 38.7% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Morselli usually continues g3 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Morselli usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Morselli usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Morselli usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Morselli usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Morselli usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 35 | 59.3% | 44.3% |
| d6 | 24 | 40.7% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 75.6% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 10 | 24.4% | 45.0% |
Stefano Morselli's chess games
All 245 games by Stefano Morselli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 87 wins, 16 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 31 | 12/4/15 | 38.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 31 | 14/1/16 | 45.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 10/0/12 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Enrico Pepino | 2,193 | 56th Imperia Open A | B09 |
| Sep 2007 | Giorgio Moncelli | 2,147 | 49th Imperia Open A | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Marco Pagnoncelli | 2,125 | Bernate Open | E79 |
| Oct 2009 | Eraldo Giancotti | 2,109 | 31st Arco Open | B06 |
| Oct 2014 | Mariano Cardilli | 2,097 | 36th Arco Open | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernate Open | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,106 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,955 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,863 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Morselli's chess games?
245 games by Stefano Morselli, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Stefano Morselli has played.
What does Stefano Morselli play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Stefano Morselli opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Morselli answers 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games).
What openings does Stefano Morselli play as White?
As White, Stefano Morselli's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Morselli play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Morselli most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Stefano Morselli's FIDE rating?
Stefano Morselli is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Stefano Morselli played?
Our database contains 245 games by Stefano Morselli, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 16 draws, 142 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Morselli?
245 games by Stefano Morselli 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.