Prepare against Danilo Volpinari
FM · San Marino · World #32,703 classical · FIDE ID 11800054
When preparing against Danilo Volpinari, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 352 games by Danilo Volpinari, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Danilo Volpinari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danilo Volpinari 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 | 1,971 | 2,072 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,997 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,998 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 93 | 83 | 176 | 26.4% |
| As White | 173 | 56 | 32 | 85 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 179 | 37 | 51 | 91 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danilo Volpinari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danilo Volpinari's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 53.8% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 71 | 41.0% | 40.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.5% | 41.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Volpinari usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Volpinari usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Volpinari usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Volpinari usually continues Bg5 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Volpinari usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Volpinari usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 61.4% | 37.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 13.3% | 22.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 10.8% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.6% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 39.7% | 22.0% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 34.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 17.5% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.3% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Danilo Volpinari's chess games
All 352 games by Danilo Volpinari in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 93 wins, 83 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1994 | Recardo Ricky Innes | 2,320 | Olympiad-31 | D11 |
| Aug 2014 | Faisal Khairallah | 2,307 | Olympiad-41 | A03 |
| May 2006 | Stevens Rouchouse | 2,205 | Olympiad-37 | B42 |
| Jun 1992 | Amadou Toure | 2,205 | Olympiad-30 | C46 |
| Oct 2004 | Kirsten Jorrit | 2,200 | Olympiad-36 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condino Open | 2010 | 13 | 8 | 2,115 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,160 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 12 | 2 | 1,956 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,299 |
| EU-ch Small Nations zt 1.10 | 2016 | 11 | 1 | 1,909 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danilo Volpinari's chess games?
352 games by Danilo Volpinari, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Volpinari has played.
What does Danilo Volpinari play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Danilo Volpinari opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danilo Volpinari answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Danilo Volpinari play as White?
As White, Danilo Volpinari's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danilo Volpinari play as Black?
As Black, Danilo Volpinari most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Danilo Volpinari's FIDE rating?
Danilo Volpinari is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Danilo Volpinari played?
Our database contains 352 games by Danilo Volpinari, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 83 draws, 176 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danilo Volpinari?
352 games by Danilo Volpinari 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.