Prepare against Alessandro Palmizi
Italy · World #86,824 classical · FIDE ID 826596
When preparing against Alessandro Palmizi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (43%).
Our database contains 56 games by Alessandro Palmizi, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Palmizi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Palmizi 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 | 1,768 | 1,899 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 24 | 10 | 22 | 42.9% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Palmizi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Palmizi's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Palmizi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Palmizi usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Palmizi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Alessandro Palmizi's chess games
All 56 games by Alessandro Palmizi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Guy Mazzoni | 2,220 | ITA Open | C50 |
| Nov 2006 | Ettore Bertolini | 1,927 | Porto Sant Elpidio Open A 9th | B21 |
| Nov 2006 | Luciano Bonoli | 1,850 | Porto Sant Elpidio Open A 9th | B07 |
| Nov 2005 | Ivano Faini | 1,822 | 8th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | B06 |
| May 1996 | Giovanni Diena | 1,771 | 1st Senigallia Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Senigallia Open | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,697 |
| ITA Master | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 8th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,829 |
| ITA Open | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2,353 |
| 6th Castelfidardo Open | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| Porto Sant Elpidio Open A 9th | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,965 |
| ch-Ancona Province | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,463 |
| Italy Open 1 | 1991 | 5 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Palmizi's chess games?
56 games by Alessandro Palmizi, from Oct 2006 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 Palmizi has played.
What does Alessandro Palmizi play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Alessandro Palmizi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Palmizi answers 1...g6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Palmizi play as White?
As White, Alessandro Palmizi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Palmizi play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Palmizi most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Alessandro Palmizi's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Palmizi is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Alessandro Palmizi played?
Our database contains 56 games by Alessandro Palmizi, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Palmizi?
56 games by Alessandro Palmizi 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.