Prepare against Antonino Barcellona
Italy · World #119,723 classical · FIDE ID 840874
When preparing against Antonino Barcellona, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 39 games by Antonino Barcellona, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonino Barcellona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonino Barcellona 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 | 1,674 | 1,848 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,769 | 1,794 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,780 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 23.1% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonino Barcellona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonino Barcellona's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 50.0% | 15.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 15.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Barcellona usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Barcellona usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (10% of these games) — Barcellona usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Barcellona usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Barcellona usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Barcellona usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Antonino Barcellona's chess games
All 39 games by Antonino Barcellona in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 9 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E98 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Mariano Lombardi | 2,117 | 11th Nichelino Open | B07 |
| Sep 2010 | Roberto D'Ingiullo | 2,116 | 11th Nichelino Open | B32 |
| Oct 2011 | Giorgio Moncelli | 2,081 | Nichelino Open 12th | D93 |
| Oct 2008 | Joseph Guarneri | 1,907 | Nichelino Open | B30 |
| Oct 2008 | Claudio Gussone | 1,829 | Nichelino Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichelino Open 12th | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,808 |
| Nichelino Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| 16th Nichelino Open | 2015 | 5 | 0 | 1,518 |
| Nichelino Berruto Memorial 19th | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,660 |
| Ivrea WE Open B | 2001 | 5 | 1 | – |
| 17th Nichelino Open | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1,585 |
| 11th Nichelino Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,049 |
| 15th Nichelino Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonino Barcellona's chess games?
39 games by Antonino Barcellona, from Jan 2009 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 Antonino Barcellona has played.
What does Antonino Barcellona play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Antonino Barcellona opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonino Barcellona answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Antonino Barcellona play as White?
As White, Antonino Barcellona's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonino Barcellona play as Black?
As Black, Antonino Barcellona most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Antonino Barcellona's FIDE rating?
Antonino Barcellona is currently rated 1,674 in classical chess, 1,769 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Antonino Barcellona played?
Our database contains 39 games by Antonino Barcellona, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonino Barcellona?
39 games by Antonino Barcellona 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.