Prepare against Enzo Minerva
Italy · World #60,712 classical · FIDE ID 807885
When preparing against Enzo Minerva, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 73 games by Enzo Minerva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enzo Minerva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enzo Minerva 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 | 1,853 | 2,060 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,988 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,927 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 19.2% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 13.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enzo Minerva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enzo Minerva's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 83.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Minerva usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Minerva usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Minerva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Minerva usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Minerva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Minerva usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Enzo Minerva's chess games
All 73 games by Enzo Minerva 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: 14 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Dino Dalponte | 2,180 | 20th Arco Open | C00 |
| Jan 1998 | Renato Tribuiani | 2,115 | ch-ITA sf | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Francesco Malano | 2,080 | Turin Open | E32 |
| Jan 1998 | Giuseppe Tencati | 2,040 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | C00 |
| Nov 2014 | Jean Dominique Coqueraut | 1,728 | Lugano Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Arco Open | 1998 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-ITA sf | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| Cecchina Open | 1997 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 2,125 |
| Vescovato Gerolamo Open A 13th | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,821 |
| Lugano Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,953 |
| Robecchetto Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
| Budapest FS02 Schev | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,629 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enzo Minerva's chess games?
73 games by Enzo Minerva, 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 Enzo Minerva has played.
What does Enzo Minerva play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Enzo Minerva opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enzo Minerva answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games).
What openings does Enzo Minerva play as White?
As White, Enzo Minerva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enzo Minerva play as Black?
As Black, Enzo Minerva most often plays: Latvian Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Enzo Minerva's FIDE rating?
Enzo Minerva is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Enzo Minerva played?
Our database contains 73 games by Enzo Minerva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enzo Minerva?
73 games by Enzo Minerva 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.