Prepare against Antonio Anelli
FM · Argentina · World #26,061 classical · FIDE ID 101516
When preparing against Antonio Anelli, expect 1.c4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 470 games by Antonio Anelli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Anelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Anelli 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 | 2,010 | 2,331 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,089 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,091 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 175 | 152 | 143 | 37.2% |
| As White | 241 | 96 | 83 | 62 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 229 | 79 | 69 | 81 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Anelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Anelli's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 104 | 43.2% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 90 | 37.3% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 10.4% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 6.2% | 43.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.9% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Anelli usually continues Nc3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Anelli usually continues Nc3 (52.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Anelli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Anelli usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Anelli usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Anelli usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 89.5% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 84.6% | 44.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 12.3% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Antonio Anelli's chess games
All 470 games by Antonio Anelli 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: 175 wins, 152 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 53 | 26/15/12 | 49.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E92 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Ariel Sorin | 2,505 | Villa Ballester Siembra Open | E81 |
| Sep 1976 | Jorge Szmetan | 2,450 | ch-ARG | A43 |
| Jan 1992 | Sergio Carlos Giardelli | 2,430 | Buenos Aires FMDA Open A | E65 |
| Jan 1990 | Guillermo Bianchi | 2,415 | Buenos Aires FMDA | A81 |
| Jan 1996 | Gustavo Celis | 2,410 | Villa Ballester Siembra Open | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Ballester Open | 1997 | 37 | 25.5 | 2,525 |
| ch-ARG | 1976 | 15 | 10 | 2,502 |
| Clarin B | 1978 | 15 | 9 | 2,422 |
| ch-Pan American 2nd | 1977 | 15 | 9 | 2,385 |
| ch-ARG 54 | 1978 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| Buenos Aires FMDA Open A | 1992 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,421 |
| ch-ARG sf | 1989 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf Open | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Anelli's chess games?
470 games by Antonio Anelli, 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 Antonio Anelli has played.
What does Antonio Anelli play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Antonio Anelli opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Anelli answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Antonio Anelli play as White?
As White, Antonio Anelli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (21 games, 52.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Anelli play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Anelli most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Antonio Anelli's FIDE rating?
Antonio Anelli is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Antonio Anelli played?
Our database contains 470 games by Antonio Anelli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 152 draws, 143 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Anelli?
470 games by Antonio Anelli 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.