Prepare against Aldo Pretto
Italy · World #88,170 classical · FIDE ID 845680
When preparing against Aldo Pretto, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (65%).
Our database contains 102 games by Aldo Pretto, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aldo Pretto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aldo Pretto 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 | 1,764 | 1,787 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 32 | 12 | 58 | 31.4% |
| As White | 52 | 15 | 6 | 31 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 17 | 6 | 27 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aldo Pretto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aldo Pretto's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 28.8% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 21.2% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Pretto usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Pretto usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pretto usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Pretto usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pretto usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Pretto usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 64.7% | 18.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Aldo Pretto's chess games
All 102 games by Aldo Pretto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 32 wins, 12 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Antonio Pipitone | 1,940 | 34th Arco Open | A26 |
| Oct 2012 | Klaus Bergen | 1,927 | 34th Arco Open | B09 |
| Oct 2012 | Paolo Niccoli | 1,915 | 34th Arco Open | A36 |
| Oct 2010 | Uwe Roessner | 1,902 | 32nd Arco Open | A24 |
| Oct 2016 | Domenico Blasco | 1,892 | 38th Arco Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condino Open | 2010 | 14 | 6 | 1,712 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,736 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,837 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,637 |
| 2nd Bolzano Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,668 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aldo Pretto's chess games?
102 games by Aldo Pretto, from Jul 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 Aldo Pretto has played.
What does Aldo Pretto play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Aldo Pretto opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aldo Pretto answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Aldo Pretto play as White?
As White, Aldo Pretto's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aldo Pretto play as Black?
As Black, Aldo Pretto most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Aldo Pretto's FIDE rating?
Aldo Pretto is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Aldo Pretto played?
Our database contains 102 games by Aldo Pretto, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 12 draws, 58 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aldo Pretto?
102 games by Aldo Pretto 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.