Prepare against Aldo Danese
Italy · World #85,194 classical · FIDE ID 818224
When preparing against Aldo Danese, expect 1.Nf3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (30%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Aldo Danese, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aldo Danese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aldo Danese 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 | 1,773 | 1,979 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 33.8% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aldo Danese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aldo Danese's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 35.1% | 42.3% |
| f4 | 10 | 27.0% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Danese usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Danese usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Danese usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 27% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Danese usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Danese usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Danese usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 59.1% | 61.5% |
| b6 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Aldo Danese's chess games
All 77 games by Aldo Danese in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 22 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Enrico Gallo | 2,096 | ch-Veneto Region | B00 |
| Dec 2004 | Leone Gennari | 2,079 | 28th Treviso WE Open | A04 |
| Aug 2009 | Roberto Grazzi | 2,026 | 3rd Senigallia Perini Memorial | A21 |
| Dec 2005 | Roberto Moi | 1,994 | 8th Padova Weekend Open B | C30 |
| Dec 2004 | Vanni Cecchetto | 1,989 | 28th Treviso WE Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA C | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,942 |
| 8th Cattolica Open B | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,465 |
| Verona Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,813 |
| ch-Veneto Region | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Treviso Lega Open | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 1,733 |
| 8th Padova Weekend Open B | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,047 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,804 |
| 28th Treviso WE Open | 2004 | 5 | 4 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aldo Danese's chess games?
77 games by Aldo Danese, from Jan 2006 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 Aldo Danese has played.
What does Aldo Danese play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Aldo Danese opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.f4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aldo Danese answers 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...b6 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Aldo Danese play as White?
As White, Aldo Danese's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aldo Danese play as Black?
As Black, Aldo Danese most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Owen Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Aldo Danese's FIDE rating?
Aldo Danese is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Aldo Danese played?
Our database contains 77 games by Aldo Danese, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 22 draws, 29 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aldo Danese?
77 games by Aldo Danese 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.