Prepare against Alessandro Balducci
Italy · World #87,167 classical · FIDE ID 810800
When preparing against Alessandro Balducci, expect 1.f4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 51 games by Alessandro Balducci, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Balducci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Balducci 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 | 1,767 | 1,851 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,872 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 35.3% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Balducci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Balducci's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 19 | 73.1% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 73% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Balducci usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Balducci usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Balducci usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Balducci usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Balducci usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Alessandro Balducci's chess games
All 51 games by Alessandro Balducci in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Mauro Fratini | 1,940 | 4th Assisi Open B | D02 |
| May 2013 | Matt O'Leary | 1,932 | 2nd Salento Open | A10 |
| Dec 2008 | Fabio Parrini | 1,900 | 4th Assisi Open B | A03 |
| May 2013 | Vittorio Cammarota | 1,884 | 2nd Salento Open | D04 |
| Jun 2010 | Alessandro Franco | 1,843 | Foligno Open | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foligno Open | 2010 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,855 |
| 2nd Salento Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,902 |
| 4th Assisi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| Citto di PG Open | 1997 | 6 | 3 | – |
| ch-Umbria Regional | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 5th Assisi Open B | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| Omegna Open B 3rd | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,500 |
| 2nd La Meridiana Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Balducci's chess games?
51 games by Alessandro Balducci, from Apr 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 Alessandro Balducci has played.
What does Alessandro Balducci play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Alessandro Balducci opens with 1.f4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Balducci answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Balducci play as White?
As White, Alessandro Balducci's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Balducci play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Balducci most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Alessandro Balducci's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Balducci is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Alessandro Balducci played?
Our database contains 51 games by Alessandro Balducci, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Balducci?
51 games by Alessandro Balducci 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.