Prepare against Fabio Colonetti
Italy · World #8,154 classical · FIDE ID 897612
Our database contains 444 games by Fabio Colonetti, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Colonetti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Colonetti 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 | 2,202 | 2,215 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,127 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 144 | 80 | 220 | 32.4% |
| As White | 222 | 74 | 42 | 106 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 222 | 70 | 38 | 114 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Colonetti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Colonetti's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 53.6% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 73 | 32.9% | 38.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 9.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.2% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Colonetti usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Colonetti usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Colonetti usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 38.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Colonetti usually continues c4 (32.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Colonetti usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Colonetti usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 51.7% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 19 | 16.1% | 34.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 49.2% | 42.2% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Fabio Colonetti's chess games
All 444 games by Fabio Colonetti in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 144 wins, 80 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 2/4/12 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,457 | Basel Christmas Open | B08 |
| Feb 2025 | S Sanchez L | 2,423 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Aug 2024 | Selim Citak | 2,416 | 26th Trieste Open | A20 |
| Oct 2023 | Khazar Babazada | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Jan 2025 | Nikolaos Koutlas | 2,369 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 215 | 83.5 | 2,081 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,793 |
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,066 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup Elitte-A | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,212 |
| Bassano del Grappa Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 25th ch-EU U12 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,534 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Colonetti's chess games?
444 games by Fabio Colonetti, from Oct 2012 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 Fabio Colonetti has played.
What does Fabio Colonetti play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Fabio Colonetti opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Colonetti answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Fabio Colonetti play as White?
As White, Fabio Colonetti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Colonetti play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Colonetti most often plays: Alekhine Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Fabio Colonetti's FIDE rating?
Fabio Colonetti is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Fabio Colonetti played?
Our database contains 444 games by Fabio Colonetti, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 80 draws, 220 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Colonetti?
444 games by Fabio Colonetti 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.