Prepare against Denis Paonessa
Italy · World #89,163 classical · FIDE ID 836931
When preparing against Denis Paonessa, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 123 games by Denis Paonessa, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Paonessa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Paonessa 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 | 1,761 | 1,985 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,890 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,827 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 53 | 22 | 48 | 43.1% |
| As White | 63 | 27 | 10 | 26 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 26 | 12 | 22 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Paonessa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Paonessa's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 76.2% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 22.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 49.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Paonessa usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Paonessa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paonessa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Paonessa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Paonessa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Paonessa usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 66.7% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
Denis Paonessa's chess games
All 123 games by Denis Paonessa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 53 wins, 22 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Fabrizio Ranieri | 2,304 | 30th Ivrea Eporediese Open | D53 |
| Mar 2010 | Massimo Boetto | 2,010 | ch-Torino Province | E77 |
| Feb 2012 | Lorenzo Razzano | 1,962 | 29th Ivrea Eporediese Open | D02 |
| Feb 2011 | Enrico Rocchi | 1,944 | 28th Ivrea Eporediese Open | C59 |
| Dec 2013 | Tommaso Bosticardo | 1,926 | 24th Ivrea Autumn Cup | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Ivrea Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,758 |
| 26th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| 24th Ivrea Autumn Cup | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| 28th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,765 |
| 2nd Arvier Amatori Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-Torino Province | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 30th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 23rd Ivrea Autumn Cup | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Paonessa's chess games?
123 games by Denis Paonessa, from Jul 2007 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 Paonessa has played.
What does Denis Paonessa play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Denis Paonessa opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Paonessa answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Denis Paonessa play as White?
As White, Denis Paonessa's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Paonessa play as Black?
As Black, Denis Paonessa most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Denis Paonessa's FIDE rating?
Denis Paonessa is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Denis Paonessa played?
Our database contains 123 games by Denis Paonessa, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 22 draws, 48 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Paonessa?
123 games by Denis Paonessa 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.