Prepare against Emerson Napone
PHL · World #32,394 classical · FIDE ID 5203180
Our database contains 61 games by Emerson Napone, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emerson Napone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emerson Napone 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 | 1,972 | 2,038 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,028 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 38 | 2 | 21 | 62.3% |
| As White | 32 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 65.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 58.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emerson Napone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emerson Napone's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 56.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.6% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Napone usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Napone usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Napone usually continues Ne2 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Napone usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Napone usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Napone usually continues h4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Emerson Napone's chess games
All 61 games by Emerson Napone in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 38 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Eldiyar Orozbaev | 2,420 | Muscat International | C11 |
| Dec 2024 | Imed Abdelnabbi | 2,403 | Muscat International | A07 |
| Nov 2023 | Nikolai Gertsyk | 2,266 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | D12 |
| Nov 2023 | Piotr Cap | 2,136 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | A41 |
| Nov 2023 | Ali Al Sulaiti | 2,098 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,200 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 8 | 7 | 2,068 |
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| chT-OMA Clubs | 2022 | 7 | 6 | 1,887 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 1st Muscat Design Group Open | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 1,616 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emerson Napone's chess games?
61 games by Emerson Napone, from Mar 2016 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 Emerson Napone has played.
What does Emerson Napone play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Emerson Napone opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emerson Napone answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Emerson Napone play as White?
As White, Emerson Napone's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emerson Napone play as Black?
As Black, Emerson Napone most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Emerson Napone's FIDE rating?
Emerson Napone is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Emerson Napone played?
Our database contains 61 games by Emerson Napone, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses (62.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emerson Napone?
61 games by Emerson Napone 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.