Prepare against Enrico Viola
Italy · World #46,511 classical · FIDE ID 849588
Our database contains 70 games by Enrico Viola, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Viola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Viola 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 | 1,907 | 1,940 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,899 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,893 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 23 | 9 | 38 | 32.9% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 2 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Viola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Viola's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 42.9% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 25.7% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 43.3% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Viola usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Viola usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Viola usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Viola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Viola usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Viola usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Enrico Viola's chess games
All 70 games by Enrico Viola in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Josef Ager | 2,155 | 10th Arco Christmas Open | B06 |
| Sep 2014 | Antti Heikkila | 1,953 | 16th Trieste Open | B07 |
| Dec 2007 | Marcello Orsatti | 1,931 | ch-Udine Province | D35 |
| Dec 2012 | Walter Kassel | 1,912 | 15th Padova Open A | B33 |
| Dec 2010 | Giacomo Trento | 1,876 | Nago Torbole Open A | D81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Udine Province | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 1,706 |
| 15th Padova Open A | 2012 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,705 |
| 16th Trieste Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,858 |
| 2nd Udine Oro Caffe Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,772 |
| Nago Torbole Open A | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
| 8th Arco Christmas Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| 1st Udine Oro Caffe Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| Treviso Open B 1st | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Viola's chess games?
70 games by Enrico Viola, from Mar 2011 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 Viola has played.
What does Enrico Viola play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Enrico Viola opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Viola answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Enrico Viola play as White?
As White, Enrico Viola's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Viola play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Viola most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Enrico Viola's FIDE rating?
Enrico Viola is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Enrico Viola played?
Our database contains 70 games by Enrico Viola, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Viola?
70 games by Enrico Viola 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.