Prepare against Edoardo Di Benedetto
IM · Italy · World #793 classical · FIDE ID 875740
When preparing against Edoardo Di Benedetto, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 663 games by Edoardo Di Benedetto, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Edoardo Di Benedetto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edoardo Di Benedetto 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 | 2,473 | 2,473 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,384 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,325 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 663 | 263 | 261 | 139 | 39.7% |
| As White | 331 | 143 | 128 | 60 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 332 | 120 | 133 | 79 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edoardo Di Benedetto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edoardo Di Benedetto's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 208 | 62.8% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 79 | 23.9% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 11.5% | 67.1% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Benedetto usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Benedetto usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Benedetto usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Benedetto usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Benedetto usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Benedetto usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 153 | 96.8% | 56.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 84 | 73.7% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 22.8% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Edoardo Di Benedetto's chess games
All 663 games by Edoardo Di Benedetto in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Sep 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: 263 wins, 261 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 13/11/10 | 38.2% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 10/10/3 | 43.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 66 | 23/26/17 | 34.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 8/12/12 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Jan 2025 | Jules Moussard | 2,599 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | Chongsheng Zeng | 2,553 | 34th Kavala Open | A13 |
| Apr 2026 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,543 | 57th Italian Teams Final | A61 |
| Nov 2022 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,536 | ch-ITA 81st | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 100 | 58.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-ITA U12 | 2014 | 18 | 14 | 1,919 |
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,269 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2012 | 14 | 9 | 1,759 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
| ch-ITA 79th | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-ITA 81st | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 2,301 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,425 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Leonardo Loiacono (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edoardo Di Benedetto's chess games?
663 games by Edoardo Di Benedetto, from Jan 2011 to Sep 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 Edoardo Di Benedetto has played.
What does Edoardo Di Benedetto play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Edoardo Di Benedetto opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edoardo Di Benedetto answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Edoardo Di Benedetto play as White?
As White, Edoardo Di Benedetto's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edoardo Di Benedetto play as Black?
As Black, Edoardo Di Benedetto most often plays: French: Classical Variation (66 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 332 games.
What is Edoardo Di Benedetto's FIDE rating?
Edoardo Di Benedetto is currently rated 2,473 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Edoardo Di Benedetto played?
Our database contains 663 games by Edoardo Di Benedetto, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 263 wins, 261 draws, 139 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edoardo Di Benedetto?
663 games by Edoardo Di Benedetto 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.