Prepare against Alberto Ciola
Italy · World #50,466 classical · FIDE ID 859958
Our database contains 44 games by Alberto Ciola, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Ciola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Ciola 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 | 1,891 | 1,939 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 34.1% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Ciola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Ciola's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ciola usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ciola usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Ciola usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Alberto Ciola's chess games
All 44 games by Alberto Ciola in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Richard Valet | 2,065 | 40th Arco Open | E71 |
| Oct 2010 | Barbara Borries | 1,904 | 32nd Arco Open | D13 |
| Oct 2009 | Nicola Saponara | 1,829 | 31st Arco Open | E92 |
| Oct 2009 | Sisto Caldara | 1,823 | 31st Arco Open | A86 |
| Oct 2009 | Vincenzo Savarese | 1,810 | 31st Arco Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,964 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,957 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,866 |
| ch-Trentino Province | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,603 |
| chT-Verona Serie C/8 51st | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Ciola's chess games?
44 games by Alberto Ciola, from Jul 2009 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 Ciola has played.
What does Alberto Ciola play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Alberto Ciola opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Ciola answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alberto Ciola play as White?
As White, Alberto Ciola's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Ciola play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Ciola most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alberto Ciola's FIDE rating?
Alberto Ciola is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (May 2010).
How many games has Alberto Ciola played?
Our database contains 44 games by Alberto Ciola, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Ciola?
44 games by Alberto Ciola 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.