Prepare against Alessio Valsecchi
GM · Italy · World #1,113 classical · FIDE ID 818860
When preparing against Alessio Valsecchi, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,339 games by Alessio Valsecchi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alessio Valsecchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessio Valsecchi 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 | 2,442 | 2,537 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,469 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,423 | 2,459 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,339 | 612 | 399 | 328 | 45.7% |
| As White | 683 | 362 | 194 | 127 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 656 | 250 | 205 | 201 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessio Valsecchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessio Valsecchi's side.
First moves as White (683 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 404 | 59.2% | 68.7% |
| d4 | 133 | 19.5% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 69 | 10.1% | 68.1% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 10.1% | 61.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 68.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Valsecchi usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Valsecchi usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Valsecchi usually continues d4 (68.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Valsecchi usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Valsecchi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Valsecchi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 150 | 47.6% | 47.3% |
| e5 | 82 | 26.0% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 30 | 9.5% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 27 | 8.6% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 13 | 4.1% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 157 | 72.4% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 39 | 18.0% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.7% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Alessio Valsecchi's chess games
All 1,339 games by Alessio Valsecchi 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: 612 wins, 399 draws, 328 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 49 | 28/11/10 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 45 | 20/18/7 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 40 | 15/21/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 18/6/7 | 58.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 15/3/5 | 65.2% |
| A64 | Catalan | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/14/10 | 38.5% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/13/7 | 41.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 11/12/5 | 39.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| A64 | Catalan | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,709 | ch-EU blitz | A85 |
| Feb 2020 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,679 | PRO League Stage | B94 |
| Dec 2017 | Ivan Saric | 2,669 | ch-EU blitz | B12 |
| Dec 2017 | Kacper Piorun | 2,651 | ch-EU rapid | B26 |
| Jul 2021 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,644 | 54th Biel HTO | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2010 | 54 | 33 | 2,153 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 28 | 14 | 2,560 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2015 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,413 |
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2006 | 24 | 16.5 | 1,941 |
| Lugano Open | 2007 | 22 | 12 | 2,088 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 22 | 14 | 2,493 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,458 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sabino Brunello (15 games) · Luca Jr Moroni (13 games) · Alberto David (12 games) · Andrea Stella (11 games) · Fabrizio Bellia (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessio Valsecchi's chess games?
1,339 games by Alessio Valsecchi, 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 Valsecchi has played.
What does Alessio Valsecchi play on the first move as White?
Across 683 games with White in our database, Alessio Valsecchi opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessio Valsecchi answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alessio Valsecchi play as White?
As White, Alessio Valsecchi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 683 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessio Valsecchi play as Black?
As Black, Alessio Valsecchi most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 656 games.
What is Alessio Valsecchi's FIDE rating?
Alessio Valsecchi is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,423 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,537 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Alessio Valsecchi played?
Our database contains 1,339 games by Alessio Valsecchi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 612 wins, 399 draws, 328 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessio Valsecchi?
1,339 games by Alessio Valsecchi 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.