Prepare against Angelo Benazzo
Italy · World #102,358 classical · FIDE ID 896608
When preparing against Angelo Benazzo, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Angelo Benazzo, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Angelo Benazzo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angelo Benazzo 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 | 1,722 | 1,793 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 24 | 13 | 35 | 33.3% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angelo Benazzo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angelo Benazzo's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Benazzo usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Benazzo usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Benazzo usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Angelo Benazzo's chess games
All 72 games by Angelo Benazzo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 29 | 12/8/9 | 41.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Matthieu Rickly | 2,070 | 10th Ascona Open | A49 |
| Aug 2013 | Marco Saracco | 1,872 | 33rd Bratto Open B | A42 |
| Jan 2013 | Abdellah Belabbas | 1,860 | 3rd Arvier Amatori Open | D00 |
| Oct 2013 | Simone Bergero | 1,859 | Nichelino Open B 14th | A45 |
| Mar 2023 | Matej Gruden | 1,848 | 27th Nova Gorica Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Bratto Open B | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,808 |
| 35th Bratto Open C | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 1,838 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,670 |
| 3rd Arvier Amatori Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,824 |
| 2nd Stein am Rhein Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,710 |
| 4th Arolo di Leggiuno Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,575 |
| 3rd Lesa Open B | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angelo Benazzo's chess games?
72 games by Angelo Benazzo, from Aug 2012 to Aug 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 Angelo Benazzo has played.
What does Angelo Benazzo play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Angelo Benazzo opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angelo Benazzo answers 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Angelo Benazzo play as White?
As White, Angelo Benazzo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angelo Benazzo play as Black?
As Black, Angelo Benazzo most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Angelo Benazzo's FIDE rating?
Angelo Benazzo is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Angelo Benazzo played?
Our database contains 72 games by Angelo Benazzo, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angelo Benazzo?
72 games by Angelo Benazzo 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.