Prepare against Alberto Barp
IM · Italy · World #1,012 classical · FIDE ID 872555
When preparing against Alberto Barp, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as Black, 23.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 2,090 games by Alberto Barp, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Barp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Barp 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 | 2,450 | 2,470 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,445 | 2,445 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,475 | 2,475 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,090 | 955 | 376 | 759 | 45.7% |
| As White | 1,039 | 513 | 184 | 342 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 1,051 | 442 | 192 | 417 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Barp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Barp's side.
First moves as White (1,039 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 858 | 82.6% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 116 | 11.2% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 32 | 3.1% | 76.6% |
| e4 | 22 | 2.1% | 54.5% |
| f4 | 6 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Barp usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Barp usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Barp usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Barp usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Barp usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Barp usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (494 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 246 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| c5 | 126 | 25.5% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 96 | 19.4% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 20 | 4.0% | 67.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 162 | 49.7% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 150 | 46.0% | 46.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Alberto Barp's chess games
All 2,090 games by Alberto Barp in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 955 wins, 376 draws, 759 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 176 | 66/45/65 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 87 | 42/14/31 | 48.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 82 | 48/9/25 | 58.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 74 | 33/10/31 | 44.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 59 | 28/19/12 | 47.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 47 | 16/14/17 | 34.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 42 | 28/1/13 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 39 | 12/11/16 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 24/4/10 | 63.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 37 | 21/7/9 | 56.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 82 | 40/11/31 | 48.8% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 78 | 31/15/32 | 39.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 51 | 18/12/21 | 35.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 40 | 15/9/16 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 38 | 15/7/16 | 39.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 12/3/19 | 35.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 12/10/9 | 38.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 30 | 7/10/13 | 23.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 7/6/15 | 25.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,803 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
| Dec 2019 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,725 | Titled Tue | E15 |
| Aug 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,707 | Titled Tue Early | C85 |
| Jul 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,698 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Mar 2025 | A Sarana | 2,689 | Titled Tue Late | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,349 | 726.5 | 2,375 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 2,303 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2015 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,133 |
| RUS-ITA U-16 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,292 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2022 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-ITA 83rd | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,318 |
| ch-ITA 81st | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,517 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lorenzo Lodici (16 games) · Pier Luigi Basso (14 games) · Sabino Brunello (14 games) · Luca Jr Moroni (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Barp's chess games?
2,090 games by Alberto Barp, from Sep 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 Alberto Barp has played.
What does Alberto Barp play on the first move as White?
Across 1,039 games with White in our database, Alberto Barp opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Barp answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alberto Barp play as White?
As White, Alberto Barp's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (176 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (87 games, 48.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (82 games, 58.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,039 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Barp play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Barp most often plays: Sicilian (82 games, 48.8% win rate); Indian Defense (78 games, 39.7% win rate); Réti Opening (51 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,051 games.
What is Alberto Barp's FIDE rating?
Alberto Barp is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,445 in rapid and 2,475 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Alberto Barp played?
Our database contains 2,090 games by Alberto Barp, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 955 wins, 376 draws, 759 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Barp?
2,090 games by Alberto Barp 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.