Prepare against Erminio Somma

Italy · World #142,606 classical · FIDE ID 862380

When preparing against Erminio Somma, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.

Our database contains 82 games by Erminio Somma, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erminio Somma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erminio Somma 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erminio Somma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erminio Somma's side.

First moves as White (37 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 31.4% score
  • …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Somma usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
  • …d5 (34% of these games) — Somma usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
  • …d6 (9% of these games) — Somma usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Somma usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Somma usually continues d4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)

Erminio Somma's chess games

All 82 games by Erminio Somma in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 51 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Erminio Somma's chess games?

82 games by Erminio Somma, from Jan 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 Erminio Somma has played.

What does Erminio Somma play on the first move as White?

Across 37 games with White in our database, Erminio Somma opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erminio Somma answers 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).

What openings does Erminio Somma play as White?

As White, Erminio Somma's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Erminio Somma play as Black?

As Black, Erminio Somma most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.

What is Erminio Somma's FIDE rating?

Erminio Somma is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,701 (Apr 2024).

How many games has Erminio Somma played?

Our database contains 82 games by Erminio Somma, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 51 losses (20.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Erminio Somma?

82 games by Erminio Somma 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.

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