Prepare against Dario Zanin
France · World #59,813 classical · FIDE ID 615919
When preparing against Dario Zanin, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 97 games by Dario Zanin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dario Zanin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dario Zanin 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 | 1,856 | 2,063 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,942 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,957 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 33 | 27 | 37 | 34.0% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dario Zanin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dario Zanin's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.4% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zanin usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zanin usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zanin usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Zanin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zanin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 88.5% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Dario Zanin's chess games
All 97 games by Dario Zanin 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: 33 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Emilio Profili | 2,388 | 9th Sassenage Rapid Open - France | C11 |
| Jan 2002 | Alexandar Opacic | 2,112 | 2nd Asolo Open | B76 |
| May 2008 | Francesco Farachi | 2,103 | chT-ITA 2 | B33 |
| Nov 2006 | Silvan Omeri | 2,103 | 12th Venice Autumn Open | B59 |
| Jun 2026 | Pierre Bauer | 2,101 | 9th Sassenage Rapid Open - France | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,635 |
| 13th Rewal Open B | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,702 |
| Conegliano Open | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,813 |
| 8th Padova Weekend Open B | 2005 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| Venice Autumn Open 09th | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,976 |
| 11th Venice Autumn Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,126 |
| Internet Section 17-B | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,111 |
| Treviso U2100 Open | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dario Zanin's chess games?
97 games by Dario Zanin, 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 Dario Zanin has played.
What does Dario Zanin play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Dario Zanin opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dario Zanin answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dario Zanin play as White?
As White, Dario Zanin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dario Zanin play as Black?
As Black, Dario Zanin most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Dario Zanin's FIDE rating?
Dario Zanin is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Dario Zanin played?
Our database contains 97 games by Dario Zanin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dario Zanin?
97 games by Dario Zanin 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.