Prepare against Andrea Pirola
Italy · World #15,396 classical · FIDE ID 811521
Our database contains 47 games by Andrea Pirola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Pirola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Pirola 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 | 2,101 | 2,140 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,108 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 23 | 10 | 14 | 48.9% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Pirola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Pirola's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 84.0% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Pirola usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Pirola usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pirola usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Andrea Pirola's chess games
All 47 games by Andrea Pirola in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Daniele Vismara | 2,265 | Bergamo Weekend | C10 |
| Jan 2000 | Walter Cazzaniga | 2,170 | 20th Bratto Open | A48 |
| Jan 2000 | Boris Ventura | 2,162 | 20th Bratto Open | A48 |
| Apr 2012 | Simone Medici | 2,131 | Bratto Amateur Open | D07 |
| Jan 2000 | Francesco Agnelli | 2,118 | Bergamo Weekend | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Bratto Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Bergamo Weekend | 2000 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2000 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| 4th Bergamo Open | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
| Bergamo Open | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,790 |
| ch-Bergamo A | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| Bratto Amateur Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,182 |
| 3rd Bergamo Open | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Pirola's chess games?
47 games by Andrea Pirola, from Apr 2003 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 Pirola has played.
What does Andrea Pirola play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Andrea Pirola opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Pirola answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrea Pirola play as White?
As White, Andrea Pirola's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Pirola play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Pirola most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Andrea Pirola's FIDE rating?
Andrea Pirola is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Andrea Pirola played?
Our database contains 47 games by Andrea Pirola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Pirola?
47 games by Andrea Pirola 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.