Prepare against Davide Podetti
FM · Italy · World #5,604 classical · FIDE ID 893617
When preparing against Davide Podetti, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 348 games by Davide Podetti, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davide Podetti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davide Podetti 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 | 2,257 | 2,305 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,384 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,185 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 107 | 124 | 117 | 30.7% |
| As White | 172 | 63 | 59 | 50 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 176 | 44 | 65 | 67 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davide Podetti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davide Podetti's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 87.2% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Podetti usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Podetti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Podetti usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Podetti usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Podetti usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Podetti usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 74 | 90.2% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 86.2% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.9% | 12.5% |
Davide Podetti's chess games
All 348 games by Davide Podetti in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 107 wins, 124 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Velimir Ivic | 2,548 | ch-EU Online U2300 Final | C78 |
| Feb 2023 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,530 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Sep 2021 | Erald Dervishi | 2,527 | chT-ITA Final 52nd | C78 |
| May 2020 | Olga Girya | 2,469 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | E15 |
| Apr 2023 | Iart Luca Shytaj | 2,458 | chT-ITA GpA 54th | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 60 | 27.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-Milan Province | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,824 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,895 |
| 78th ch-ITA sf | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| 14th Forni di Sopra Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
| 18th Gibraltar Masters | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davide Podetti's chess games?
348 games by Davide Podetti, from Jan 2012 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 Podetti has played.
What does Davide Podetti play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Davide Podetti opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davide Podetti answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Davide Podetti play as White?
As White, Davide Podetti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davide Podetti play as Black?
As Black, Davide Podetti most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Davide Podetti's FIDE rating?
Davide Podetti is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Davide Podetti played?
Our database contains 348 games by Davide Podetti, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 124 draws, 117 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davide Podetti?
348 games by Davide Podetti 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.