Prepare against Alessio Elia
Italy · World #56,494 classical · FIDE ID 827770
When preparing against Alessio Elia, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 76 games by Alessio Elia, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessio Elia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessio Elia 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 | 1,868 | 1,924 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,934 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 28 | 13 | 35 | 36.8% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 6 | 21 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessio Elia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessio Elia's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Elia usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Elia usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Elia usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Alessio Elia's chess games
All 76 games by Alessio Elia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 28 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Marco Quimi | 2,227 | 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | B07 |
| Sep 2009 | Stefano Palermo | 2,060 | 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | B09 |
| Jan 2014 | Claudio Stirpe | 2,037 | 2nd Rome Lazio Open | D05 |
| Oct 2006 | Francesco Tosi | 2,004 | Rome Accademia Autunno Open | A25 |
| Sep 2009 | Marco Renzi | 1,994 | 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome ASR Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,812 |
| 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| 10th Sant' Anna Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| 2nd Rome Lazio Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| Zichichi Memorial | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,810 |
| 9th Vitinia Open | 1997 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 1st Rome Elo Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,757 |
| Italy Open | 1997 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
Interactive opening tree from all 76 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessio Elia's chess games?
76 games by Alessio Elia, from Jul 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 Alessio Elia has played.
What does Alessio Elia play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Alessio Elia opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessio Elia answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alessio Elia play as White?
As White, Alessio Elia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessio Elia play as Black?
As Black, Alessio Elia most often plays: Pirc Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Alessio Elia's FIDE rating?
Alessio Elia is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Alessio Elia played?
Our database contains 76 games by Alessio Elia, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessio Elia?
76 games by Alessio Elia 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.