Prepare against Alessandro Menichelli
Italy · World #29,837 classical · FIDE ID 836508
When preparing against Alessandro Menichelli, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 54 games by Alessandro Menichelli, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Menichelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Menichelli 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 | 1,987 | 2,029 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,051 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,049 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 21 | 7 | 26 | 38.9% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Menichelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Menichelli's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 69.0% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Menichelli usually continues Bf4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Menichelli usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Menichelli usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Menichelli usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Menichelli usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Menichelli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Alessandro Menichelli's chess games
All 54 games by Alessandro Menichelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Sep 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Filippo Nicolo | 2,064 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | A96 |
| Dec 2025 | Valeria Martinelli | 2,057 | 31st Hotel Adriatico | A13 |
| Dec 2025 | Alessandro Granaldi | 2,045 | 31st Hotel Adriatico | B22 |
| Aug 2017 | Claudio Calabrese | 2,029 | Porto San Giorgio Open | A47 |
| Aug 2026 | Franco Giacometti | 1,979 | 14º Città di Morrovalle | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14º Città di Morrovalle | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 8th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,637 |
| 5th Porto Sant Elpidio Open-C | 2002 | 6 | 2 | – |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| 9th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-Ancona Ascoli Province | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,964 |
| 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Menichelli's chess games?
54 games by Alessandro Menichelli, from Jan 2008 to Sep 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 Menichelli has played.
What does Alessandro Menichelli play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Alessandro Menichelli opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Menichelli answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Menichelli play as White?
As White, Alessandro Menichelli's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Menichelli play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Menichelli most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Alessandro Menichelli's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Menichelli is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Alessandro Menichelli played?
Our database contains 54 games by Alessandro Menichelli, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Menichelli?
54 games by Alessandro Menichelli 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.