Prepare against Claudio Raselli
Italy · World #91,903 classical · FIDE ID 803987
When preparing against Claudio Raselli, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Claudio Raselli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Raselli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Raselli 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 | 1,753 | 2,070 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,838 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,935 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 56 | 76 | 80 | 26.4% |
| As White | 104 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 108 | 24 | 39 | 45 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Raselli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Raselli's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 36.5% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 27.9% | 41.4% |
| c4 | 29 | 27.9% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Raselli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Raselli usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Raselli usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Raselli usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Raselli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Raselli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 61.7% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 15 | 25.0% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Claudio Raselli's chess games
All 212 games by Claudio Raselli 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: 56 wins, 76 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Maurizio Foglia | 2,187 | Senigallia Open A | B06 |
| Jul 2014 | Valerio Raineri | 2,108 | ch-ITA Lombardia Region Seniors | B42 |
| Dec 2011 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,102 | 22nd Robecchetto Open | B03 |
| Jan 1994 | Raul Minguez Rodriguez | 2,100 | Foment Martinenc Open | C22 |
| Dec 2009 | Luca Radice | 2,070 | 20th Robecchetto Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| Lugano Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,731 |
| ch-ITA B | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,049 |
| 34th Bratto Open B | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| 35th Presolana Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,680 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Raselli's chess games?
212 games by Claudio Raselli, 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 Raselli has played.
What does Claudio Raselli play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Claudio Raselli opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Raselli answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Claudio Raselli play as White?
As White, Claudio Raselli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Raselli play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Raselli most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Claudio Raselli's FIDE rating?
Claudio Raselli is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Claudio Raselli played?
Our database contains 212 games by Claudio Raselli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 76 draws, 80 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Raselli?
212 games by Claudio Raselli 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.