Prepare against Ettore Stromboli
FM · Italy · World #4,818 classical · FIDE ID 813761
Our database contains 773 games by Ettore Stromboli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ettore Stromboli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ettore Stromboli 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 | 2,278 | 2,344 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,426 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,398 | 2,421 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 773 | 325 | 143 | 304 | 42.0% |
| As White | 395 | 169 | 79 | 147 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 378 | 156 | 64 | 157 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ettore Stromboli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ettore Stromboli's side.
First moves as White (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 391 | 99.0% | 52.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues Nf3 (49.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 163 | 95.3% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.1% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 81.3% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 22 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Ettore Stromboli's chess games
All 773 games by Ettore Stromboli 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: 325 wins, 143 draws, 304 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 121 | 49/27/45 | 40.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 37 | 18/3/16 | 48.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 52 | 13/10/29 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 48 | 21/6/21 | 43.8% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 13/8/16 | 35.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 35 | 17/2/16 | 48.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,646 | Titled Tue | C69 |
| May 2020 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,607 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | E17 |
| May 2020 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,599 | Titled Tue | B41 |
| May 2020 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,569 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | B85 |
| Apr 2021 | Oliver Mihok | 2,547 | Titled Tue | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 420 | 199 | 2,295 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2017 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,453 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,334 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,254 |
| 5th Torre del Greco | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 2,172 |
| 5th Palmi Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ettore Stromboli's chess games?
773 games by Ettore Stromboli, 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 Ettore Stromboli has played.
What does Ettore Stromboli play on the first move as White?
Across 395 games with White in our database, Ettore Stromboli opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ettore Stromboli answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ettore Stromboli play as White?
As White, Ettore Stromboli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (121 games, 40.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (37 games, 48.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (37 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 395 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ettore Stromboli play as Black?
As Black, Ettore Stromboli most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (52 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (48 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (37 games, 35.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Ettore Stromboli's FIDE rating?
Ettore Stromboli is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,398 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Ettore Stromboli played?
Our database contains 773 games by Ettore Stromboli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 143 draws, 304 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ettore Stromboli?
773 games by Ettore Stromboli 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.