Prepare against Antonio Varvaglione
Italy · World #10,656 classical · FIDE ID 854530
When preparing against Antonio Varvaglione, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 201 games by Antonio Varvaglione, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Varvaglione's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Varvaglione 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 | 2,160 | 2,254 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,236 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,166 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 70 | 45 | 86 | 34.8% |
| As White | 102 | 35 | 27 | 40 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 99 | 35 | 18 | 46 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Varvaglione's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Varvaglione's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 86.3% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Varvaglione usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Varvaglione usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Varvaglione usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Varvaglione usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Varvaglione usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Varvaglione usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 68.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 29.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 81.6% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Antonio Varvaglione's chess games
All 201 games by Antonio Varvaglione in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 70 wins, 45 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,502 | 3rd Locri Open | B22 |
| Sep 2025 | Dejan S Pavlovic | 2,339 | TCh-SRB Premier 2025 | D01 |
| Aug 2021 | Slobo Vratonjic | 2,338 | 5th Novi Sad Put Svile IM | B31 |
| Jan 2021 | Gojko Laketic | 2,333 | Novi Sad Put Svile Schev | B35 |
| Jul 2024 | Niccolo` Casadio | 2,315 | 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Novi Sad Put Svile IM | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| 5th Wch Disabilities | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| 5th Mare di Fano Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| 3rd Locri Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,276 |
| TCh-SRB Premier 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| 1st Mare di Fano Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,165 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| Novi Sad Put Svile Schev | 2021 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,353 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gojko Laketic (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Varvaglione's chess games?
201 games by Antonio Varvaglione, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 Varvaglione has played.
What does Antonio Varvaglione play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Antonio Varvaglione opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Varvaglione answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Antonio Varvaglione play as White?
As White, Antonio Varvaglione's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Varvaglione play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Varvaglione most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Antonio Varvaglione's FIDE rating?
Antonio Varvaglione is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Antonio Varvaglione played?
Our database contains 201 games by Antonio Varvaglione, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 45 draws, 86 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Varvaglione?
201 games by Antonio Varvaglione 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.