Prepare against Andrea Simonetto
FM · Italy · World #4,207 classical · FIDE ID 873314
When preparing against Andrea Simonetto, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Andrea Simonetto, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Simonetto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Simonetto 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 | 2,297 | 2,330 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,179 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,179 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 43 | 43 | 83 | 25.4% |
| As White | 77 | 23 | 19 | 35 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 20 | 24 | 48 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Simonetto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Simonetto's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| e4 | 25 | 32.5% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 31.2% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Simonetto usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Simonetto usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Simonetto usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Simonetto usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Simonetto usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Simonetto usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 85.7% | 38.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 75.0% | 42.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
Andrea Simonetto's chess games
All 169 games by Andrea Simonetto in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Sep 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: 43 wins, 43 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Tamas Banusz | 2,605 | 23rd Spilimbergo Open | A07 |
| Jul 2019 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,480 | Titled Tue | E61 |
| Sep 2024 | Wei Ming Kevin Goh | 2,449 | 26th Trieste Open | B12 |
| Oct 2018 | Tangi Migot | 2,380 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Jul 2021 | Valerio Carnicelli | 2,286 | ch-ITA sf 80th | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 6.5 | 1,930 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,238 |
| 78th ch-ITA sf | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,260 |
| 79th ITA-ch U20 | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,979 |
| ch-ITA sf 80th | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,243 |
| 19th Trieste Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Simonetto's chess games?
169 games by Andrea Simonetto, from Aug 2012 to Sep 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 Simonetto has played.
What does Andrea Simonetto play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Andrea Simonetto opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Simonetto answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Andrea Simonetto play as White?
As White, Andrea Simonetto's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Simonetto play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Simonetto most often plays: Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Andrea Simonetto's FIDE rating?
Andrea Simonetto is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Andrea Simonetto played?
Our database contains 169 games by Andrea Simonetto, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 43 draws, 83 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Simonetto?
169 games by Andrea Simonetto 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.