Prepare against Denis Rombaldoni
IM · Italy · World #900 classical · FIDE ID 813575
Our database contains 1,113 games by Denis Rombaldoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Rombaldoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Rombaldoni 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 | 2,461 | 2,533 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,455 | 2,485 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,466 | 2,485 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,113 | 511 | 299 | 303 | 45.9% |
| As White | 558 | 288 | 143 | 127 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 555 | 223 | 156 | 176 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Rombaldoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Rombaldoni's side.
First moves as White (558 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 414 | 74.2% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 101 | 18.1% | 66.8% |
| e4 | 19 | 3.4% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.2% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 11 | 2.0% | 90.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rombaldoni usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rombaldoni usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rombaldoni usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rombaldoni usually continues g3 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Rombaldoni usually continues g3 (57.4% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Rombaldoni usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 176 | 64.5% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 59 | 21.6% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 24 | 8.8% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.6% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 47.0% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 76 | 42.0% | 53.9% |
| d6 | 18 | 9.9% | 77.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Denis Rombaldoni's chess games
All 1,113 games by Denis Rombaldoni 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: 511 wins, 299 draws, 303 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 70 | 30/20/20 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 58 | 32/13/13 | 55.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 25/7/13 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 18/11/8 | 48.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 46 | 18/13/15 | 39.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 43 | 15/4/24 | 34.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 38 | 19/7/12 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/12/7 | 40.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 31 | 13/5/13 | 41.9% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Luke J McShane | 2,674 | Bunratty Online | E63 |
| May 2009 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,656 | Conegliano Open 3rd | B66 |
| Aug 2008 | Oleg Korneev | 2,631 | 28th Bratto Open A | D44 |
| Apr 2018 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,620 | ch-ITA Semiblitz | A60 |
| May 2005 | Igor Khenkin | 2,610 | Frascati | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2007 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-ITA Lampo Online 2nd | 2007 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2015 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,399 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,445 |
| Budapest FS11 IM-B | 2005 | 12 | 6 | 2,269 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2006 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,464 |
| ch-ITA 67th | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,401 |
| ch-ITA 71st | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,441 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (24 games) · Danyyil Dvirnyy (22 games) · Sabino Brunello (21 games) · Daniele Genocchio (17 games) · Fabio Bruno (14 games) · Daniele Vocaturo (12 games)
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Where can I find Denis Rombaldoni's chess games?
1,113 games by Denis Rombaldoni, 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 Rombaldoni has played.
What does Denis Rombaldoni play on the first move as White?
Across 558 games with White in our database, Denis Rombaldoni opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Rombaldoni answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Denis Rombaldoni play as White?
As White, Denis Rombaldoni's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (70 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 55.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (45 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 558 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Rombaldoni play as Black?
As Black, Denis Rombaldoni most often plays: Indian Defense (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 555 games.
What is Denis Rombaldoni's FIDE rating?
Denis Rombaldoni is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,455 in rapid and 2,466 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,533 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Denis Rombaldoni played?
Our database contains 1,113 games by Denis Rombaldoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 511 wins, 299 draws, 303 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Rombaldoni?
1,113 games by Denis Rombaldoni 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.