Prepare against Antonio Di Paola
Italy · World #86,865 classical · FIDE ID 828807
When preparing against Antonio Di Paola, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 62 games by Antonio Di Paola, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Di Paola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Di Paola 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 | 1,768 | 1,906 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 18 | 14 | 30 | 29.0% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Di Paola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Di Paola's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Paola usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Paola usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Paola usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Antonio Di Paola's chess games
All 62 games by Antonio Di Paola in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Roberto Giovannini | 2,013 | 28th Milan Crespi Open B | D66 |
| Oct 2014 | Augusto Ciciotti | 1,910 | Milan SSM Open 09 | E15 |
| Dec 2008 | Luigi Enrico Guzzetti | 1,862 | 29th Milan Crespi Open B | E91 |
| Oct 2015 | Daniele Colica | 1,660 | Milan Autumn Open | E11 |
| Oct 2015 | Patrizio Mingolla | 1,641 | Milan Autumn Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open 09 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,827 |
| Milan Autumn Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| 29th Milan Crespi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
| Milan SSM Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,472 |
| ch-ITA Provinciale Como | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,485 |
| 28th Milan Crespi Open B | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,566 |
| 27th Milan Crespi Open | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Di Paola's chess games?
62 games by Antonio Di Paola, from Oct 2006 to Oct 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 Di Paola has played.
What does Antonio Di Paola play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Antonio Di Paola opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Di Paola answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Antonio Di Paola play as White?
As White, Antonio Di Paola's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Di Paola play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Di Paola most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Antonio Di Paola's FIDE rating?
Antonio Di Paola is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Antonio Di Paola played?
Our database contains 62 games by Antonio Di Paola, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Di Paola?
62 games by Antonio Di Paola 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.