Prepare against Diego Poli
Italy · World #132,831 classical · FIDE ID 865613
When preparing against Diego Poli, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 46 games by Diego Poli, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Diego Poli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diego Poli 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 | 1,639 | 1,768 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,788 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,790 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 20 | 7 | 19 | 43.5% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diego Poli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diego Poli's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Poli usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Poli usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Poli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Poli usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Diego Poli's chess games
All 46 games by Diego Poli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Mykhailo Baloha | 2,170 | 13th IBCA-ol blind | D00 |
| Jan 2018 | Corrado Bembich | 1,911 | 2nd Trieste Excelsior Palace Open | A41 |
| May 2010 | Glauco Rozmann | 1,772 | Trieste Open | B00 |
| Feb 2024 | Renzo Renier | 1,758 | ch-Venezia Province 83rd | D00 |
| Jan 2018 | Leon Skrbec | 1,682 | 2nd Trieste Excelsior Palace Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,678 |
| 2nd Trieste Excelsior Palace Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| 4th Mestre Cipressina Open B | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,633 |
| 43rd Mogliano Veneto Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,263 |
| ch-Venezia Province 83rd | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,720 |
| Trieste Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,740 |
| 2nd Treviso Lega Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,325 |
| 2nd Cipressina Open A | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,623 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diego Poli's chess games?
46 games by Diego Poli, from Nov 2010 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 Diego Poli has played.
What does Diego Poli play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Diego Poli opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diego Poli answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Diego Poli play as White?
As White, Diego Poli's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diego Poli play as Black?
As Black, Diego Poli most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Diego Poli's FIDE rating?
Diego Poli is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Diego Poli played?
Our database contains 46 games by Diego Poli, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diego Poli?
46 games by Diego Poli 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.