Prepare against Claudio Piacentini
Belgium · World #32,752 classical · FIDE ID 201316
Our database contains 218 games by Claudio Piacentini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Piacentini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Piacentini 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 | 1,970 | 2,173 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,005 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,098 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 96 | 43 | 79 | 44.0% |
| As White | 106 | 48 | 19 | 39 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 112 | 48 | 24 | 40 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Piacentini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Piacentini's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 91.5% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Piacentini usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Piacentini usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Piacentini usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Piacentini usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Piacentini usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Piacentini usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 88.4% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.6% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Claudio Piacentini's chess games
All 218 games by Claudio Piacentini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 43 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 12/8/13 | 36.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Marco Corvi | 2,320 | Ciro tt | B05 |
| May 2010 | Victor-Angel Bolzoni | 2,255 | BEL ch-FEFB | B43 |
| Jan 1994 | Serge Perez | 2,245 | 10th Cappelle Open | C17 |
| Jan 1999 | Avraham Malachi | 2,240 | ch-Helsinki CSIT | C47 |
| Jan 1998 | Vjatseslav Garber | 2,240 | Ciro tt | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2010 | 35 | 23.5 | 2,130 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2010 | 29 | 13 | 2,134 |
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 19 | 5.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-BEL B | 1992 | 9 | 4 | 2,180 |
| Ludison Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,318 |
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,068 |
| Fleurus Open | 2008 | 9 | 8 | 2,370 |
| ch-BEL FEFB Elite | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Piacentini's chess games?
218 games by Claudio Piacentini, from Apr 2003 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 Claudio Piacentini has played.
What does Claudio Piacentini play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Claudio Piacentini opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Piacentini answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Claudio Piacentini play as White?
As White, Claudio Piacentini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Piacentini play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Piacentini most often plays: French: Classical Variation (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Claudio Piacentini's FIDE rating?
Claudio Piacentini is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (May 2016).
How many games has Claudio Piacentini played?
Our database contains 218 games by Claudio Piacentini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 43 draws, 79 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Piacentini?
218 games by Claudio Piacentini 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.