Prepare against Emanuele Serra
Italy · World #48,461 classical · FIDE ID 867209
When preparing against Emanuele Serra, expect 1.c4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 38 games by Emanuele Serra, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emanuele Serra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emanuele Serra 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 | 1,899 | 1,917 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,946 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,888 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 55.3% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emanuele Serra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emanuele Serra's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Emanuele Serra's chess games
All 38 games by Emanuele Serra in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Amar Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Enrico Danieli | 2,093 | 5th Porto Mannu Open | A25 |
| Apr 2018 | Cristiano Pierandrei | 1,971 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A37 |
| Apr 2018 | Fiachra Scallan | 1,949 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A38 |
| May 2011 | Gianluca Mameli | 1,945 | ch-Sardegna Region | A10 |
| Apr 2018 | Nicola Ruju | 1,940 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sardegna Region | 2012 | 14 | 10 | 1,953 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| Sinnai Cup 15th | 2012 | 6 | 5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Sardegna Regional | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,811 |
| 5th Porto Mannu Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emanuele Serra's chess games?
38 games by Emanuele Serra, from Jan 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 Emanuele Serra has played.
What does Emanuele Serra play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Emanuele Serra opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emanuele Serra answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Emanuele Serra play as White?
As White, Emanuele Serra's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emanuele Serra play as Black?
As Black, Emanuele Serra most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Emanuele Serra's FIDE rating?
Emanuele Serra is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Emanuele Serra played?
Our database contains 38 games by Emanuele Serra, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (55.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emanuele Serra?
38 games by Emanuele Serra 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.