Prepare against Denis Nobili
France · World #68,565 classical · FIDE ID 614238
When preparing against Denis Nobili, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 69 games by Denis Nobili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Nobili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Nobili 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 | 1,826 | 2,027 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,973 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 29 | 12 | 28 | 42.0% |
| As White | 31 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Nobili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Nobili's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 77.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nobili usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nobili usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Nobili usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Nobili usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Nobili usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nobili usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 80.0% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Denis Nobili's chess games
All 69 games by Denis Nobili 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: 29 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Cristina Foisor | 2,370 | Saint Affrique Open 07th | E38 |
| Jan 1998 | Sebastien Peray | 1,990 | ch-PROVENCE access Vitrolles 9798 | C22 |
| Aug 2012 | Jerome Joslin | 1,973 | ch-FRA Open B | D11 |
| Aug 2012 | Valerie Forgues | 1,940 | ch-FRA Open B | E17 |
| Aug 2012 | Patrick Maiffret | 1,935 | ch-FRA Open B | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open B | 2022 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-PROVENCE access Vitrolles 9798 | 1998 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-Provence prom Meyreuil 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 6 | 1,943 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| Salon de Provence Open 7th | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,980 |
| ch-Provence Majeur Open 9697 | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 1,739 |
| chT3-FRA | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,018 |
| Montpellier Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Nobili's chess games?
69 games by Denis Nobili, 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 Denis Nobili has played.
What does Denis Nobili play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Denis Nobili opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Nobili answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Denis Nobili play as White?
As White, Denis Nobili's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Nobili play as Black?
As Black, Denis Nobili most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Denis Nobili's FIDE rating?
Denis Nobili is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Denis Nobili played?
Our database contains 69 games by Denis Nobili, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Nobili?
69 games by Denis Nobili 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.