Prepare against Davide Nessi
Italy · World #82,028 classical · FIDE ID 838730
When preparing against Davide Nessi, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Davide Nessi, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davide Nessi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davide Nessi 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 | 1,783 | 1,848 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,836 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37.1% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davide Nessi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davide Nessi's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Nessi usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Nessi usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Nessi usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nessi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nessi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Davide Nessi's chess games
All 35 games by Davide Nessi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Paolo Camboni | 1,875 | ch-Sardegna Region | B02 |
| Apr 2018 | Danilo Mallo | 1,858 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | B11 |
| May 2011 | Diego Masala | 1,849 | ch-Sardegna Region | B04 |
| Apr 2018 | Enrico Giordano | 1,798 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | D02 |
| May 2011 | Yuri Sanna | 1,779 | ch-Sardegna Region | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| ch-Sardegna Region | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,948 |
| Cagliari Alfa Lum Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,498 |
| ch-Sardegna Regional | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 2nd Cagliari Alfa Lum Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davide Nessi's chess games?
35 games by Davide Nessi, from Nov 2009 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 Davide Nessi has played.
What does Davide Nessi play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Davide Nessi opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davide Nessi answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Davide Nessi play as White?
As White, Davide Nessi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davide Nessi play as Black?
As Black, Davide Nessi most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Davide Nessi's FIDE rating?
Davide Nessi is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Davide Nessi played?
Our database contains 35 games by Davide Nessi, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davide Nessi?
35 games by Davide Nessi 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.