Prepare against Claudio Pantaleoni
Italy · World #22,318 classical · FIDE ID 800945
When preparing against Claudio Pantaleoni, expect 1.d4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 239 games by Claudio Pantaleoni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Pantaleoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Pantaleoni 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 | 2,038 | 2,227 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 69 | 74 | 96 | 28.9% |
| As White | 111 | 33 | 36 | 42 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 128 | 36 | 38 | 54 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Pantaleoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Pantaleoni's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 32.4% | 40.3% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 23.4% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 25 | 22.5% | 42.0% |
| c4 | 20 | 18.0% | 52.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Pantaleoni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pantaleoni usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pantaleoni usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Pantaleoni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pantaleoni usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Pantaleoni usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 59.7% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 59.1% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 27.3% | 20.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.4% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Claudio Pantaleoni's chess games
All 239 games by Claudio Pantaleoni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 74 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Lexy Ortega | 2,452 | 9th Verona Open | B42 |
| Jan 1987 | Milenko Sibarevic | 2,405 | Lugano Open 12 | C91 |
| May 2007 | Herman Grooten | 2,379 | Porto Mannu Open | E15 |
| Jan 2000 | Andrea Drei | 2,350 | Montecatini Terme Open | B38 |
| Mar 1981 | Roberto Messa | 2,325 | ch-ITA 40 | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA 49th | 1989 | 13 | 4 | 2,178 |
| 31st Reggio Emilia B 8889 | 1988 | 11 | 5 | 2,261 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2000 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-ITA 40 | 1981 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,146 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 7th Gibraltar Masters | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,034 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Pantaleoni's chess games?
239 games by Claudio Pantaleoni, from Apr 2003 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 Pantaleoni has played.
What does Claudio Pantaleoni play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Claudio Pantaleoni opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Pantaleoni answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Claudio Pantaleoni play as White?
As White, Claudio Pantaleoni's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Pantaleoni play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Pantaleoni most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Claudio Pantaleoni's FIDE rating?
Claudio Pantaleoni is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Claudio Pantaleoni played?
Our database contains 239 games by Claudio Pantaleoni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 74 draws, 96 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Pantaleoni?
239 games by Claudio Pantaleoni 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.