Prepare against Claudio Del Nevo
Italy · World #108,080 classical · FIDE ID 815454
When preparing against Claudio Del Nevo, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 23.9% over 67 games.
Our database contains 239 games by Claudio Del Nevo, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Del Nevo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Del Nevo 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 | 1,706 | 1,953 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,878 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 72 | 51 | 116 | 30.1% |
| As White | 113 | 39 | 25 | 49 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 126 | 33 | 26 | 67 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Del Nevo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Del Nevo's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Nevo usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nevo usually continues Nf3 (39.1% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Nevo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 59 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 37 | 86.0% | 37.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.0% | 16.7% |
Claudio Del Nevo's chess games
All 239 games by Claudio Del Nevo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 72 wins, 51 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 48 | 21/11/16 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 67 | 16/13/38 | 23.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,162 | 32nd Arco Open | B07 |
| Sep 2003 | Giovanni Massa | 2,136 | Genova Ducale Open | A47 |
| Oct 2008 | Maurizio Diotallevi | 2,101 | 30th Arco Open | B07 |
| Oct 2007 | Wim Vink | 2,084 | 29th Arco Open | D03 |
| Oct 2011 | Dino Dalponte | 2,078 | 33rd Arco Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open B | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,897 |
| 31st Imperia Open | 1989 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,933 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,776 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,822 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Del Nevo's chess games?
239 games by Claudio Del Nevo, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Claudio Del Nevo has played.
What does Claudio Del Nevo play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Claudio Del Nevo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Del Nevo answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Claudio Del Nevo play as White?
As White, Claudio Del Nevo's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Del Nevo play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Del Nevo most often plays: Pirc Defense (67 games, 23.9% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Claudio Del Nevo's FIDE rating?
Claudio Del Nevo is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Claudio Del Nevo played?
Our database contains 239 games by Claudio Del Nevo, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 51 draws, 116 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Del Nevo?
239 games by Claudio Del Nevo 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.