Prepare against Andrea Amato
FM · Italy · World #3,763 classical · FIDE ID 813222
Our database contains 189 games by Andrea Amato, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Amato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Amato 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 | 2,310 | 2,350 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,285 | 2,392 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,355 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 87 | 33 | 69 | 46.0% |
| As White | 84 | 47 | 8 | 29 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 40 | 25 | 40 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Amato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Amato's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 33.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 31.0% | 73.1% |
| c4 | 23 | 27.4% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Amato usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 73.1% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Amato usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Amato usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Amato usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 19 | 31.7% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 11.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 45.2% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 19.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 19.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
Andrea Amato's chess games
All 189 games by Andrea Amato in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 87 wins, 33 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,544 | 4th Terre degli Elimi Open | A09 |
| Sep 2019 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,462 | 21st Trieste Open | B27 |
| Jan 2013 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,456 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | A13 |
| Apr 2009 | Duilio Collutiis | 2,451 | 41st chT-ITA | C13 |
| Apr 2007 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,450 | chT-ITA | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ITA | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,254 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,250 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,302 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,280 |
| 5th Torre del Greco | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,277 |
| 35th Pula Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Amato's chess games?
189 games by Andrea Amato, from Jan 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 Andrea Amato has played.
What does Andrea Amato play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Andrea Amato opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Amato answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Andrea Amato play as White?
As White, Andrea Amato's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 81.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Amato play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Amato most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Andrea Amato's FIDE rating?
Andrea Amato is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,285 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Andrea Amato played?
Our database contains 189 games by Andrea Amato, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 33 draws, 69 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Amato?
189 games by Andrea Amato 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.