Prepare against Danilo Pelizzola
Italy · World #38,674 classical · FIDE ID 814407
Our database contains 401 games by Danilo Pelizzola, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Danilo Pelizzola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danilo Pelizzola 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 | 1,941 | 2,143 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,058 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 170 | 120 | 111 | 42.4% |
| As White | 207 | 93 | 71 | 43 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 194 | 77 | 49 | 68 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danilo Pelizzola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danilo Pelizzola's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 204 | 98.6% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Pelizzola usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pelizzola usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pelizzola usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Pelizzola usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 58.3% | 61.7% |
| c5 | 38 | 36.9% | 43.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 93.3% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Danilo Pelizzola's chess games
All 401 games by Danilo Pelizzola in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 170 wins, 120 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 54 | 21/17/16 | 38.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Pietro Dario Pace | 2,266 | Milan SSM Open | B06 |
| Jan 2014 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,252 | Milan Befana Open | B48 |
| Apr 2015 | Jacopo Motola | 2,240 | 7th Milan Palladino Memorial A | B33 |
| Dec 2012 | Marco Massironi | 2,214 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | B92 |
| Dec 2012 | Johannes Mundorf | 2,200 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open | 2015 | 34 | 23.5 | 2,079 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2013 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,028 |
| Milan SSM Open 08 | 2014 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,036 |
| Milan Repubblica Open | 2012 | 13 | 8 | 2,084 |
| Milan Befana Open | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-Milan Province | 2015 | 12 | 8 | 1,923 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open A | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| Milan SSM July | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 1,995 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Walter Cazzaniga (14 games) · Paolo Vezzosi (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danilo Pelizzola's chess games?
401 games by Danilo Pelizzola, from Jul 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 Danilo Pelizzola has played.
What does Danilo Pelizzola play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Danilo Pelizzola opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danilo Pelizzola answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Danilo Pelizzola play as White?
As White, Danilo Pelizzola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danilo Pelizzola play as Black?
As Black, Danilo Pelizzola most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Danilo Pelizzola's FIDE rating?
Danilo Pelizzola is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Danilo Pelizzola played?
Our database contains 401 games by Danilo Pelizzola, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 120 draws, 111 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danilo Pelizzola?
401 games by Danilo Pelizzola 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.