Prepare against Claudio Paduano
FM · Italy · World #3,908 classical · FIDE ID 2806393
Our database contains 414 games by Claudio Paduano, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Paduano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Paduano 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 | 2,305 | 2,387 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,341 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,125 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 414 | 171 | 61 | 182 | 41.3% |
| As White | 212 | 95 | 31 | 86 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 202 | 76 | 30 | 96 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Paduano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Paduano's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 87.7% | 49.7% |
| e4 | 15 | 7.1% | 73.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Paduano usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Paduano usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Paduano usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 73.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Paduano usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Paduano usually continues exd5 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Paduano usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 91.9% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
Claudio Paduano's chess games
All 414 games by Claudio Paduano in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 171 wins, 61 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 13/4/17 | 38.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 36 | 11/8/17 | 30.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | M Yilmaz | 2,576 | Titled Tue Early | E12 |
| Jul 2023 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,536 | 3rd Rome La Regina Open | E12 |
| Feb 2025 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,464 | Titled Tue Early | E81 |
| Aug 2019 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,452 | Porto San Giorgio Open | E05 |
| Mar 2025 | Gil Popilski | 2,445 | Titled Tue Late | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 150 | 70.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-ITA 83rd | 2024 | 11 | 2 | 2,189 |
| 84th ch-ITA | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 2,189 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,844 |
| 23rd ch-EU U08 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,576 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Paduano's chess games?
414 games by Claudio Paduano, from Nov 2013 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 Paduano has played.
What does Claudio Paduano play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Claudio Paduano opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Paduano answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Claudio Paduano play as White?
As White, Claudio Paduano's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Paduano play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Paduano most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Claudio Paduano's FIDE rating?
Claudio Paduano is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Claudio Paduano played?
Our database contains 414 games by Claudio Paduano, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 61 draws, 182 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Paduano?
414 games by Claudio Paduano 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.