Prepare against Mario Nipote
Italy · World #122,668 classical · FIDE ID 869856
When preparing against Mario Nipote, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 73 games by Mario Nipote, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Nipote's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Nipote 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 | 1,666 | 1,684 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,640 | 1,640 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 17 | 13 | 43 | 23.3% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Nipote's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Nipote's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 77.1% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 22.9% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nipote usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Nipote usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Nipote usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nipote usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nipote usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nipote usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 73.9% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Mario Nipote's chess games
All 73 games by Mario Nipote in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Lorenzo Carbone | 1,812 | 9th Varese Open | B10 |
| Oct 2014 | Michele Squillante | 1,715 | 13th Varese Open | D03 |
| Oct 2009 | Marco Macchi | 1,708 | 9th Varese Open | A85 |
| Nov 2012 | Filippo Corti | 1,657 | 30th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | E94 |
| Sep 2014 | Giuseppe Modaffari | 1,600 | 3rd Lesa Open B | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th ch-ITA Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,742 |
| 30th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,633 |
| 29th Villa Guardia Coppa D'Oro | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,598 |
| 9th Varese Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,625 |
| Vanzaghello Open A 6th | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,622 |
| 31st Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,395 |
| 21st Ceriano Laghetto Open C | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,469 |
| Giugliano Open 5th | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Nipote's chess games?
73 games by Mario Nipote, from Jan 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 Mario Nipote has played.
What does Mario Nipote play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Mario Nipote opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Nipote answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Mario Nipote play as White?
As White, Mario Nipote's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Nipote play as Black?
As Black, Mario Nipote most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Mario Nipote's FIDE rating?
Mario Nipote is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess, 1,640 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,684 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Mario Nipote played?
Our database contains 73 games by Mario Nipote, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 43 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Nipote?
73 games by Mario Nipote 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.