Prepare against Alessio Padovani
Italy · World #74,685 classical · FIDE ID 813184
When preparing against Alessio Padovani, expect 1.c4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Alessio Padovani, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessio Padovani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessio Padovani 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 | 1,806 | 2,107 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,914 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 47 | 24 | 54 | 37.6% |
| As White | 57 | 27 | 8 | 22 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 16 | 32 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessio Padovani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessio Padovani's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 71.9% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 19.3% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Padovani usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Padovani usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Padovani usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Padovani usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Padovani usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Padovani usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 46.7% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 36.7% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 76.0% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Alessio Padovani's chess games
All 125 games by Alessio Padovani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 47 wins, 24 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Andrea Masullo | 2,133 | 11th Verona Open | B01 |
| Nov 2008 | Giovanni Marozzi | 2,015 | 11th Porto Sant Elpidio Open A | B01 |
| Aug 2008 | Ronald Van der Veen | 2,013 | 3rd Senigallia Open | A16 |
| Jul 2005 | Maria Vincenza Santurbano | 2,001 | 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | B01 |
| Nov 2005 | Fabio Paolini | 1,868 | 8th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ancona Province | 2002 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,720 |
| 11th Verona Open | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,887 |
| 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| 6th Trieste Open A | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| 7th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2004 | 6 | 1 | 1,731 |
| 16th Porto Sant Elpidio Open A | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,782 |
| 4th Castelfidardo Open | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 1,620 |
| 17th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,833 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessio Padovani's chess games?
125 games by Alessio Padovani, from Oct 2004 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 Padovani has played.
What does Alessio Padovani play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Alessio Padovani opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessio Padovani answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alessio Padovani play as White?
As White, Alessio Padovani's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 47.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessio Padovani play as Black?
As Black, Alessio Padovani most often plays: Dutch Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Latvian Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Alessio Padovani's FIDE rating?
Alessio Padovani is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Alessio Padovani played?
Our database contains 125 games by Alessio Padovani, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 24 draws, 54 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessio Padovani?
125 games by Alessio Padovani 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.