Prepare against Alessandro Barberi
Italy · World #29,201 classical · FIDE ID 805882
When preparing against Alessandro Barberi, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 394 games by Alessandro Barberi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Barberi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Barberi 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 | 1,990 | 2,181 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,056 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 147 | 81 | 166 | 37.3% |
| As White | 197 | 83 | 39 | 75 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 197 | 64 | 42 | 91 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Barberi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Barberi's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 98.0% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Barberi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Barberi usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Barberi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Barberi usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 55.9% | 39.4% |
| g6 | 41 | 44.1% | 61.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 59 | 77.6% | 35.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 19.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Alessandro Barberi's chess games
All 394 games by Alessandro Barberi 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: 147 wins, 81 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 113 | 41/24/48 | 36.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 8/2/15 | 32.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Andjelko Dragojlovic | 2,437 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | D87 |
| Dec 2005 | Rolly Martinez | 2,409 | 26th Milan Crespi Open | A42 |
| Jan 1998 | Robert Loncar | 2,405 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | A57 |
| Aug 1999 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,322 | 8th Montecatini Terme Open | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | Hartmut Metz | 2,310 | Vienna Open B | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2000 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2011 | 13 | 7 | 1,991 |
| Corsico Open | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,026 |
| Corsico Open 2 | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,995 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,154 |
| 19th Asti Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,268 |
| 12th Verona Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Barberi's chess games?
394 games by Alessandro Barberi, 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 Alessandro Barberi has played.
What does Alessandro Barberi play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Alessandro Barberi opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Barberi answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Barberi play as White?
As White, Alessandro Barberi's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Barberi play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Barberi most often plays: Modern Defense (113 games, 36.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Alessandro Barberi's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Barberi is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alessandro Barberi played?
Our database contains 394 games by Alessandro Barberi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 81 draws, 166 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Barberi?
394 games by Alessandro Barberi 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.