Prepare against Domenico Frontera
Italy · World #92,227 classical · FIDE ID 859079
When preparing against Domenico Frontera, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Domenico Frontera, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Domenico Frontera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Domenico Frontera 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 | 1,752 | 1,772 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 51.4% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Domenico Frontera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Domenico Frontera's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Frontera usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Frontera usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Frontera usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Domenico Frontera's chess games
All 35 games by Domenico Frontera in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Giuseppe Grano | 1,715 | ch-Crotone Province | D02 |
| Mar 2010 | Candido Manfredi | 1,704 | ch-Crotone Province | B33 |
| Feb 2010 | Dionigi Mano | 1,640 | ch-Crotone Province | C01 |
| Dec 2006 | Gaetano Olivo | 1,598 | ch-Crotone Province 07 | C54 |
| Apr 2011 | Carmine Ponticelli | 1,470 | 3rd Praia Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Cutro Open B | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 1,854 |
| 11th Cutro Open B | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,633 |
| 3rd Praia Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-Crotone Province | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,775 |
| 14th Cutro Open B | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1,597 |
| ch-Calabria Province | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,481 |
| ch-Crotone Province 07 | 2006 | 3 | 3 | 1,864 |
| Isola di Capo Rizzuto Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Domenico Frontera's chess games?
35 games by Domenico Frontera, from Nov 2009 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 Domenico Frontera has played.
What does Domenico Frontera play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Domenico Frontera opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Domenico Frontera answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Domenico Frontera play as White?
As White, Domenico Frontera's most-played openings in our database are: Three Knights Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Domenico Frontera play as Black?
As Black, Domenico Frontera most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Domenico Frontera's FIDE rating?
Domenico Frontera is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,772 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Domenico Frontera played?
Our database contains 35 games by Domenico Frontera, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Domenico Frontera?
35 games by Domenico Frontera 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.