Prepare against Davide Volpi
Italy · World #48,709 classical · FIDE ID 811483
Our database contains 47 games by Davide Volpi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davide Volpi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davide Volpi 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 | 1,898 | 2,069 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,942 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,992 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 8 | 25 | 29.8% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davide Volpi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davide Volpi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Volpi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Volpi usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Volpi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Volpi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Volpi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Volpi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
Davide Volpi's chess games
All 47 games by Davide Volpi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Marco Massironi | 2,193 | Bratto Martesana Open | A05 |
| Dec 2004 | Alberto Bianchi | 2,046 | Robecchetto Open | C80 |
| Nov 2006 | Fabio Agrifoglio | 2,024 | Bratto Martesana Open | B06 |
| Sep 2007 | Gianluca Distratis | 1,881 | 9th Crema Open | A04 |
| Sep 2007 | Gabriele Bongiorni | 1,816 | 9th Crema Open | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robecchetto Open | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,994 |
| 9th Crema Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 1,832 |
| 33rd Robecchetto Open | 2021 | 6 | 1 | 1,657 |
| 40th Corsico Open A | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| 3rd Novara Open | 2002 | 4 | 1 | 1,967 |
| Robecchetto Open 21st Spring | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 1,775 |
| 4th Genova Open | 2000 | 2 | 0 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davide Volpi's chess games?
47 games by Davide Volpi, from Apr 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 Davide Volpi has played.
What does Davide Volpi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Davide Volpi opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davide Volpi answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Davide Volpi play as White?
As White, Davide Volpi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davide Volpi play as Black?
As Black, Davide Volpi most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Davide Volpi's FIDE rating?
Davide Volpi is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Davide Volpi played?
Our database contains 47 games by Davide Volpi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davide Volpi?
47 games by Davide Volpi 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.