Prepare against Edoardo Vancini
FM · Italy · World #9,344 classical · FIDE ID 800597
When preparing against Edoardo Vancini, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 337 games by Edoardo Vancini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edoardo Vancini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edoardo Vancini 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 | 2,180 | 2,318 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,243 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 337 | 142 | 85 | 110 | 42.1% |
| As White | 169 | 72 | 46 | 51 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 168 | 70 | 39 | 59 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edoardo Vancini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edoardo Vancini's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 60.9% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 48 | 28.4% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vancini usually continues c3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vancini usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Vancini usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vancini usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vancini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Vancini usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 85.5% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 7.2% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 74.5% | 56.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 10.9% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.5% | 16.7% |
Edoardo Vancini's chess games
All 337 games by Edoardo Vancini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 142 wins, 85 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 14/8/2 | 58.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Sinisa Drazic | 2,514 | 26th Bratto Open | B40 |
| Nov 2006 | Roland Salvador | 2,455 | Bratto Martesana Open | E11 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Efimov | 2,455 | chT-ITA 28th | B22 |
| Aug 2008 | Rolly Martinez | 2,441 | 28th Bratto Open A | B80 |
| Mar 2008 | Michelangelo Scalcione | 2,431 | 1st Bologna Pasqua | A68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA 49th | 1989 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| chT-ITA | 2008 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
| 1st Bologna Pasqua | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 20th Bratto Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edoardo Vancini's chess games?
337 games by Edoardo Vancini, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vancini has played.
What does Edoardo Vancini play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Edoardo Vancini opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edoardo Vancini answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Edoardo Vancini play as White?
As White, Edoardo Vancini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edoardo Vancini play as Black?
As Black, Edoardo Vancini most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 68.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Edoardo Vancini's FIDE rating?
Edoardo Vancini is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Edoardo Vancini played?
Our database contains 337 games by Edoardo Vancini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 85 draws, 110 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edoardo Vancini?
337 games by Edoardo Vancini 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.