Prepare against Andrea Pierangeli
Italy · World #61,277 classical · FIDE ID 812803
When preparing against Andrea Pierangeli, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 108 games by Andrea Pierangeli, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Pierangeli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Pierangeli 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 | 1,851 | 2,112 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,962 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,900 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 37 | 19 | 52 | 34.3% |
| As White | 56 | 22 | 10 | 24 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 9 | 28 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Pierangeli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Pierangeli's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 69.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.7% | 41.7% |
| b4 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Pierangeli usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pierangeli usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Pierangeli usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pierangeli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Pierangeli usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Pierangeli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Andrea Pierangeli's chess games
All 108 games by Andrea Pierangeli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 37 wins, 19 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Vladimiro Satta | 2,245 | Italy Open | E68 |
| Jan 1998 | Gianni De Vita | 2,160 | Academia Cup Open | B30 |
| Nov 2022 | Giovanni Iudicello | 2,108 | 30th Wch Seniors 65 | B15 |
| Jan 1997 | Roberto Pezzaldi | 2,105 | Academia Cup Open | C02 |
| Oct 2007 | Gheorghe Panican | 2,104 | 29th Arco Open | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 24 | 13 | 2,179 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| 1st Cento Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,914 |
| Vitinia WE Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 1,719 |
| Rome Open 1 | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| ITA Inps Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Ars Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 10th Vitinia Open | 1998 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Pierangeli's chess games?
108 games by Andrea Pierangeli, from Jul 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 Pierangeli has played.
What does Andrea Pierangeli play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Andrea Pierangeli opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Pierangeli answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Andrea Pierangeli play as White?
As White, Andrea Pierangeli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Pierangeli play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Pierangeli most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Andrea Pierangeli's FIDE rating?
Andrea Pierangeli is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Andrea Pierangeli played?
Our database contains 108 games by Andrea Pierangeli, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 19 draws, 52 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Pierangeli?
108 games by Andrea Pierangeli 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.