Prepare against Christian Pirrello
Italy · World #15,013 classical · FIDE ID 894710
When preparing against Christian Pirrello, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 111 games by Christian Pirrello, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Pirrello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Pirrello 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 | 2,105 | 2,105 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,328 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,264 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 38.7% |
| As White | 55 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Pirrello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Pirrello's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 63.6% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 21.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 9.1% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Pirrello usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pirrello usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Pirrello usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Pirrello usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pirrello usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pirrello usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 51.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Christian Pirrello's chess games
All 111 games by Christian Pirrello in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 43 wins, 34 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Alexandru Cacinschi | 2,123 | Chiasso 2days Open | A30 |
| Nov 2016 | Khaiber Farazi | 2,095 | WchT Amateur | C02 |
| Oct 2020 | Claudio Boschetti | 2,049 | Chiasso 2days Open | C41 |
| Apr 2023 | Vladimir Paleologu | 2,019 | Serpiano Open | C41 |
| Oct 2020 | Stela Souza Farhat Willemstein | 1,992 | 5th Locarno Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,144 |
| 35th Presolana Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| Serpiano Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
| 34th Bratto Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,853 |
| Robecchetto Open A 25th | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,803 |
| 6th Milan Palladino Mem-B | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| 17th Crema Open A | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Pirrello's chess games?
111 games by Christian Pirrello, from May 2012 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 Christian Pirrello has played.
What does Christian Pirrello play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Christian Pirrello opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Pirrello answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Christian Pirrello play as White?
As White, Christian Pirrello's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Pirrello play as Black?
As Black, Christian Pirrello most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Christian Pirrello's FIDE rating?
Christian Pirrello is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Christian Pirrello played?
Our database contains 111 games by Christian Pirrello, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 34 draws, 34 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Pirrello?
111 games by Christian Pirrello 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.