Prepare against Graziano Matteo Zinnai
Italy · World #19,841 classical · FIDE ID 848859
When preparing against Graziano Matteo Zinnai, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 210 games by Graziano Matteo Zinnai, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Graziano Matteo Zinnai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Graziano Matteo Zinnai 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 | 2,058 | 2,130 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,134 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,097 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 102 | 28 | 80 | 48.6% |
| As White | 101 | 53 | 15 | 33 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 109 | 49 | 13 | 47 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Graziano Matteo Zinnai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Graziano Matteo Zinnai's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 77.2% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 22 | 21.8% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zinnai usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zinnai usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zinnai usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Zinnai usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zinnai usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Zinnai usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 42.6% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 24 | 39.3% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 16.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 39.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Graziano Matteo Zinnai's chess games
All 210 games by Graziano Matteo Zinnai in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 102 wins, 28 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Li Min Peng | 2,502 | Mendrisio Open | D32 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Aug 2024 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | E84 |
| Oct 2013 | Grigory Seletsky | 2,304 | Napoli Porreca Memorial 3rd | B21 |
| May 2012 | Angelo Auletta | 2,213 | ch-Napoli Sociale | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 25 | 7 | 1,997 |
| ch-Napoli Province | 2014 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,978 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,053 |
| Napoli Sociale Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| 3rd Bisaccia Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,958 |
| Napoli Porreca Memorial 3rd | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| Napoli Antica Scuola 2nd | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Graziano Matteo Zinnai's chess games?
210 games by Graziano Matteo Zinnai, from Nov 2009 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 Graziano Matteo Zinnai has played.
What does Graziano Matteo Zinnai play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Graziano Matteo Zinnai opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Graziano Matteo Zinnai answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Graziano Matteo Zinnai play as White?
As White, Graziano Matteo Zinnai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Knight Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Graziano Matteo Zinnai play as Black?
As Black, Graziano Matteo Zinnai most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Graziano Matteo Zinnai's FIDE rating?
Graziano Matteo Zinnai is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Graziano Matteo Zinnai played?
Our database contains 210 games by Graziano Matteo Zinnai, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 28 draws, 80 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Graziano Matteo Zinnai?
210 games by Graziano Matteo Zinnai 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.