Prepare against Angelo Damia
IM · Italy · World #7,918 classical · FIDE ID 812668
Our database contains 1,066 games by Angelo Damia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Angelo Damia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angelo Damia 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 | 2,206 | 2,417 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,353 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,344 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,066 | 403 | 363 | 300 | 37.8% |
| As White | 542 | 224 | 176 | 142 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 524 | 179 | 187 | 158 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angelo Damia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angelo Damia's side.
First moves as White (543 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 437 | 80.5% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 61 | 11.2% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 3.3% | 63.9% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.9% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Damia usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Damia usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Damia usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Damia usually continues Bg5 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Damia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Damia usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 31.3% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 69 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 35 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 17 | 6.6% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 6.3% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 16 | 6.3% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 47.3% | 44.9% |
| d6 | 32 | 19.2% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 31 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.2% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 7 | 4.2% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Angelo Damia's chess games
All 1,066 games by Angelo Damia 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: 403 wins, 363 draws, 300 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 94 | 46/19/29 | 48.9% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 68 | 23/21/24 | 33.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 51 | 28/12/11 | 54.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 5/10/10 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,632 | 18th Chigorin Memorial | E32 |
| Jun 2007 | Attila Czebe | 2,500 | 3rd Lodi Open | A20 |
| Sep 2018 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,481 | 22nd Cesenatico Open | B43 |
| Feb 2017 | Thal Abergel | 2,464 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B06 |
| Nov 2012 | Kenny Solomon | 2,445 | 6th Vimercate Open | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,097 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2007 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2014 | 13 | 6 | 2,144 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,179 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,357 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| Brno REDA IM | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angelo Damia's chess games?
1,066 games by Angelo Damia, 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 Angelo Damia has played.
What does Angelo Damia play on the first move as White?
Across 543 games with White in our database, Angelo Damia opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angelo Damia answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Angelo Damia play as White?
As White, Angelo Damia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (94 games, 48.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (26 games, 38.5% win rate); French Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 542 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angelo Damia play as Black?
As Black, Angelo Damia most often plays: Alekhine Defense (68 games, 33.8% win rate); Sicilian (51 games, 54.9% win rate); Philidor (25 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 524 games.
What is Angelo Damia's FIDE rating?
Angelo Damia is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Angelo Damia played?
Our database contains 1,066 games by Angelo Damia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 403 wins, 363 draws, 300 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angelo Damia?
1,066 games by Angelo Damia 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.