Prepare against Enrico Vianello
CM · Italy · World #15,138 classical · FIDE ID 810738
When preparing against Enrico Vianello, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 430 games by Enrico Vianello, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Vianello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Vianello 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 | 2,104 | 2,200 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,170 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 430 | 179 | 85 | 166 | 41.6% |
| As White | 215 | 98 | 51 | 66 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 215 | 81 | 34 | 100 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Vianello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Vianello's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 50.2% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 87 | 40.5% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.6% | 45.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.3% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Vianello usually continues Bg5 (75.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vianello usually continues c4 (72.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Vianello usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Vianello usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vianello usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Vianello usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 63.6% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 38 | 34.5% | 46.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 76.3% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 20.3% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Enrico Vianello's chess games
All 430 games by Enrico Vianello 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: 179 wins, 85 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 37 | 25/7/5 | 67.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Dec 2021 | Vladimir Demin | 2,430 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Dec 2021 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,369 | Titled Tue | B47 |
| Jan 2022 | Christopher Debray | 2,365 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Nov 2014 | Grigory Seletsky | 2,358 | Venice Autumn Open 20th | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 120 | 42.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-Veneto Region | 2006 | 12 | 9 | 2,265 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,345 |
| Trieste Open 11th | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,152 |
| ch-ITA Sociale | 1997 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,885 |
| ch-Mestre Sociale | 2001 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,776 |
| 12th Verona Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,071 |
| Padova Natale | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Vianello's chess games?
430 games by Enrico Vianello, 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 Enrico Vianello has played.
What does Enrico Vianello play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Enrico Vianello opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Vianello answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Enrico Vianello play as White?
As White, Enrico Vianello's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (37 games, 67.6% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Vianello play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Vianello most often plays: Philidor (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Enrico Vianello's FIDE rating?
Enrico Vianello is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Enrico Vianello played?
Our database contains 430 games by Enrico Vianello, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 85 draws, 166 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Vianello?
430 games by Enrico Vianello 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.