Prepare against Enrico Pepino
Italy · World #19,521 classical · FIDE ID 810908
When preparing against Enrico Pepino, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 396 games by Enrico Pepino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Pepino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Pepino 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 | 2,061 | 2,209 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,155 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,208 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 138 | 117 | 141 | 34.8% |
| As White | 192 | 70 | 61 | 61 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 204 | 68 | 56 | 80 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Pepino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Pepino's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 83.9% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 21 | 10.9% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pepino usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pepino usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Pepino usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 45.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pepino usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pepino usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Pepino usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 64.5% | 40.8% |
| d6 | 31 | 33.3% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 74.6% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.4% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
Enrico Pepino's chess games
All 396 games by Enrico Pepino in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 138 wins, 117 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Gabor Papp | 2,553 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Late | D45 |
| Jun 2007 | Fabio Bruno | 2,428 | 3rd ch-EU Union | B33 |
| May 2024 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,322 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jan 2010 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,296 | Turin | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 25 | 11 | 2,183 |
| ch-Torino | 2015 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,121 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| Turin | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,290 |
| Turin Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,037 |
| 19th Asti Open | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| 14th Valle d'Aosta Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Pepino's chess games?
396 games by Enrico Pepino, from Apr 2003 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 Enrico Pepino has played.
What does Enrico Pepino play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Enrico Pepino opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Pepino answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Enrico Pepino play as White?
As White, Enrico Pepino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Pepino play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Pepino most often plays: Pirc Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Enrico Pepino's FIDE rating?
Enrico Pepino is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Enrico Pepino played?
Our database contains 396 games by Enrico Pepino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 117 draws, 141 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Pepino?
396 games by Enrico Pepino 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.