Prepare against Andrea Stella
GM · Italy · World #2,010 classical · FIDE ID 827061
When preparing against Andrea Stella, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,183 games by Andrea Stella, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Stella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Stella 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 | 2,383 | 2,512 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,444 | 2,457 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,450 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,183 | 446 | 533 | 204 | 37.7% |
| As White | 603 | 247 | 272 | 84 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 580 | 199 | 261 | 120 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Stella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Stella's side.
First moves as White (603 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 344 | 57.0% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 172 | 28.5% | 66.9% |
| e4 | 47 | 7.8% | 54.3% |
| c4 | 39 | 6.5% | 52.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Stella usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Stella usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Stella usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Stella usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Stella usually continues c4 (74.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Stella usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 130 | 48.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 103 | 38.7% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 6.4% | 52.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 4.1% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 81.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 10.1% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Andrea Stella's chess games
All 1,183 games by Andrea Stella in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 446 wins, 533 draws, 204 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 68 | 30/28/10 | 44.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 63 | 28/28/7 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 19/21/3 | 44.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 6/16/6 | 21.4% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 26 | 7/17/2 | 26.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 51 | 14/24/13 | 27.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 17/17/7 | 41.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 33 | 10/16/7 | 30.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 13/14/6 | 39.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 12/15/5 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/12/7 | 34.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 27 | 12/9/6 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 3/13/3 | 15.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,612 | 29th Cappelle Open | D70 |
| Apr 2022 | Viktor Erdos | 2,607 | 22nd ch-EU | A40 |
| Apr 2022 | Hrvoje Stevic | 2,587 | 22nd ch-EU | D26 |
| Dec 2014 | Hovhannes Gabuzyan | 2,565 | Milan Crespi Open A 35th | D76 |
| Nov 2020 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,562 | ITA-ch Online Qual GpB | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2010 | 39 | 25 | 2,179 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2016 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2009 | 18 | 14 | 2,174 |
| ch-ITA 69th | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,324 |
| 73rd ch-ITA | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,443 |
| ch-ITA 79th | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,398 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,457 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,513 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alessio Valsecchi (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Stella's chess games?
1,183 games by Andrea Stella, from Apr 2006 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 Stella has played.
What does Andrea Stella play on the first move as White?
Across 603 games with White in our database, Andrea Stella opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Stella answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Andrea Stella play as White?
As White, Andrea Stella's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (68 games, 44.1% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 44.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 603 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Stella play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Stella most often plays: Indian Defense (51 games, 27.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 580 games.
What is Andrea Stella's FIDE rating?
Andrea Stella is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,444 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,512 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Andrea Stella played?
Our database contains 1,183 games by Andrea Stella, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 446 wins, 533 draws, 204 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Stella?
1,183 games by Andrea Stella 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.