Prepare against Alberto Zanetti
Italy · World #36,746 classical · FIDE ID 813508
Our database contains 156 games by Alberto Zanetti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Zanetti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Zanetti 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 | 1,950 | 2,224 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,069 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 59 | 37 | 60 | 37.8% |
| As White | 74 | 28 | 17 | 29 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 31 | 20 | 31 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Zanetti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Zanetti's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 39.2% | 46.6% |
| f4 | 17 | 23.0% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 16 | 21.6% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 12.2% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Zanetti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zanetti usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Zanetti usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (65% of these games) — Zanetti usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Zanetti usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zanetti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 43.6% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 28.2% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 77.8% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Alberto Zanetti's chess games
All 156 games by Alberto Zanetti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 37 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Milan Mrdja | 2,373 | 1st Lodi Open | B42 |
| Jan 1985 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,365 | chT-ITA Team | B07 |
| Dec 2002 | Joseph Sanchez | 2,307 | 23rd Milan Crespi Open | B80 |
| Feb 2006 | Valery Zolotukhin | 2,294 | Moscow Aeroflot Open C | B01 |
| Oct 2004 | Edoardo Vancini | 2,288 | 2nd Corsico | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 16 | 8 | 2,230 |
| 23rd Milan Crespi Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,199 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| 24th Panevezys Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| Milan Open | 1993 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| 47th Imperia Open A | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open C | 2006 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,043 |
| 35th Corsico | 2006 | 7 | 2 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Zanetti's chess games?
156 games by Alberto Zanetti, from Apr 2003 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 Zanetti has played.
What does Alberto Zanetti play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Alberto Zanetti opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Zanetti answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alberto Zanetti play as White?
As White, Alberto Zanetti's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Zanetti play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Zanetti most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Alberto Zanetti's FIDE rating?
Alberto Zanetti is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Alberto Zanetti played?
Our database contains 156 games by Alberto Zanetti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 37 draws, 60 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Zanetti?
156 games by Alberto Zanetti 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.