Prepare against Umberto Cocchia
Italy · World #69,418 classical · FIDE ID 861251
When preparing against Umberto Cocchia, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Umberto Cocchia, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Umberto Cocchia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umberto Cocchia 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 | 1,823 | 1,903 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,876 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,903 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umberto Cocchia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umberto Cocchia's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Cocchia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Cocchia usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Cocchia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cocchia usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cocchia usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 80.0% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Umberto Cocchia's chess games
All 60 games by Umberto Cocchia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Nino Grasso | 2,038 | 20th Campobasso Open | C43 |
| Feb 2017 | Vincenzo Taurisano | 1,832 | 1st Napoli Winter Cup | B02 |
| Feb 2013 | Guido De Meo | 1,800 | 1st Napoli Antica Scuola | B93 |
| Aug 2013 | Stefan Lazov | 1,798 | 20th Campobasso Open | B07 |
| Apr 2017 | Felice Toscano | 1,627 | Napoli Spring Cup 1st | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Napoli Antica Scuola | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-Napoli Province | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,795 |
| 17th Campobasso Open A | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,822 |
| 20th Campobasso Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Napoli Greco Memorial | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| 16th Campobasso Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,809 |
| ch-Napoli Sociale | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| Napoli Moscarella Mem | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umberto Cocchia's chess games?
60 games by Umberto Cocchia, from Jan 2010 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 Umberto Cocchia has played.
What does Umberto Cocchia play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Umberto Cocchia opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umberto Cocchia answers 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Umberto Cocchia play as White?
As White, Umberto Cocchia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umberto Cocchia play as Black?
As Black, Umberto Cocchia most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Umberto Cocchia's FIDE rating?
Umberto Cocchia is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Umberto Cocchia played?
Our database contains 60 games by Umberto Cocchia, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umberto Cocchia?
60 games by Umberto Cocchia 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.