Prepare against Ignazio Arena
Italy · World #23,731 classical · FIDE ID 2827080
Our database contains 36 games by Ignazio Arena, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignazio Arena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignazio Arena 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 | 2,027 | 2,027 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,981 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 27.8% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignazio Arena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignazio Arena's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Arena usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Arena usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Arena usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Arena usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Ignazio Arena's chess games
All 36 games by Ignazio Arena in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Marco Luigi Ghiotto | 2,037 | ch-ITA U16 | A03 |
| Oct 2019 | Martino Aprile | 1,983 | 14th Chioggia Open A | B47 |
| Oct 2019 | Alessandro Desideri | 1,903 | 14th Chioggia Open A | A90 |
| Sep 2015 | Augusto Ciciotti | 1,846 | Milan Autumn Open | E97 |
| Oct 2015 | Antonio Di Paola | 1,699 | Milan Autumn Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Autumn Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,755 |
| Milan Cappello Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,717 |
| Milan SSM Septembre | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,649 |
| 14th Chioggia Open A | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,093 |
| 24th Olbia CIG U16 | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,873 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,141 |
| Milan SSM May B | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,184 |
| Lignano Sabbiadoro Open 4th | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignazio Arena's chess games?
36 games by Ignazio Arena, from Apr 2015 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 Ignazio Arena has played.
What does Ignazio Arena play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ignazio Arena opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignazio Arena answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Ignazio Arena play as White?
As White, Ignazio Arena's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignazio Arena play as Black?
As Black, Ignazio Arena most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ignazio Arena's FIDE rating?
Ignazio Arena is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ignazio Arena played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ignazio Arena, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignazio Arena?
36 games by Ignazio Arena 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.