Prepare against Alessandro Buchicchio
Italy · World #71,886 classical · FIDE ID 818941
When preparing against Alessandro Buchicchio, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Alessandro Buchicchio, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Buchicchio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Buchicchio 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 | 1,815 | 1,966 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 36.0% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Buchicchio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Buchicchio's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 66.7% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Alessandro Buchicchio's chess games
All 50 games by Alessandro Buchicchio in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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, 17 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C23 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Alfredo Parrella | 2,086 | 15th Padova Open A | D12 |
| Dec 2012 | Yves Bonan | 1,891 | 15th Padova Open A | D06 |
| Dec 2012 | Mose Battagin | 1,816 | 15th Padova Open A | B30 |
| Feb 2015 | Kilian Tiziano Le Creurer | 1,800 | Nuoro Olbia Oristano Province-ch | B92 |
| Aug 2004 | Giacomo Ferrarese | 1,688 | ch-ITA U20 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Padova Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| 26th ch-ITA U20 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,720 |
| Nuoro Olbia Oristano Province-ch | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,825 |
| 13th Ozieri Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Buchicchio's chess games?
50 games by Alessandro Buchicchio, from Oct 2005 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 Buchicchio has played.
What does Alessandro Buchicchio play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alessandro Buchicchio opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Buchicchio answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Buchicchio play as White?
As White, Alessandro Buchicchio's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Buchicchio play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Buchicchio most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alessandro Buchicchio's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Buchicchio is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Alessandro Buchicchio played?
Our database contains 50 games by Alessandro Buchicchio, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Buchicchio?
50 games by Alessandro Buchicchio 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.