Prepare against Gennaro Paduano
Italy · World #75,654 classical · FIDE ID 861294
When preparing against Gennaro Paduano, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 64 games by Gennaro Paduano, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gennaro Paduano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gennaro Paduano 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 | 1,803 | 1,946 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,860 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,859 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 22 | 11 | 31 | 34.4% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gennaro Paduano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gennaro Paduano's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 87.1% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Paduano usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Paduano usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Paduano usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Paduano usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Paduano usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Gennaro Paduano's chess games
All 64 games by Gennaro Paduano in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Paul Lalonde | 1,979 | ch-Quebec U2000 | B12 |
| Dec 2003 | Jean-Pierre Singher | 1,960 | Montreal Premiere Neige | D78 |
| Aug 2011 | Mauro Di Mantino | 1,954 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | E62 |
| Jan 2012 | Maurizio Mazzarone | 1,930 | Salerno Open | A46 |
| Nov 2003 | Jean-Michel Rivest | 1,929 | ch-Quebec U2000 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| Gallipoli Salento Open 9th | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,502 |
| 2nd Bisaccia Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,897 |
| Salerno Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,881 |
| 17th Campobasso Open A | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,683 |
| Napoli Autunno Vomero Open A | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,824 |
| ch-Quebec U2000 | 2003 | 5 | 4 | 2,170 |
| 4th Giugliano Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gennaro Paduano's chess games?
64 games by Gennaro Paduano, from Mar 2010 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 Gennaro Paduano has played.
What does Gennaro Paduano play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Gennaro Paduano opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gennaro Paduano answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Gennaro Paduano play as White?
As White, Gennaro Paduano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gennaro Paduano play as Black?
As Black, Gennaro Paduano most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Gennaro Paduano's FIDE rating?
Gennaro Paduano is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (May 2010).
How many games has Gennaro Paduano played?
Our database contains 64 games by Gennaro Paduano, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gennaro Paduano?
64 games by Gennaro Paduano 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.