Prepare against Michel Bifulco
FM · Italy · World #4,964 classical · FIDE ID 828580
When preparing against Michel Bifulco, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 539 games by Michel Bifulco, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Bifulco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel Bifulco 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 | 2,274 | 2,344 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,216 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,216 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 539 | 194 | 139 | 206 | 36.0% |
| As White | 270 | 117 | 69 | 84 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 269 | 77 | 70 | 122 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Bifulco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Bifulco's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 178 | 65.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 84 | 31.1% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.6% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bifulco usually continues Nc3 (49.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bifulco usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bifulco usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bifulco usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Bifulco usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bifulco usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 51.6% | 42.2% |
| c5 | 49 | 39.5% | 43.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 52.3% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 34 | 38.6% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.8% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Michel Bifulco's chess games
All 539 games by Michel Bifulco in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 194 wins, 139 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 55 | 27/5/23 | 49.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 12/3/7 | 54.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,490 | 22nd Gioiosa Marea Open | B15 |
| Nov 2021 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,473 | Titled Tue | E63 |
| Aug 2017 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,466 | Bratto Open 37th | D00 |
| Nov 2021 | Nikolay Bodnar | 2,438 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Nov 2021 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,436 | Titled Tue | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 214 | 93.5 | 2,194 |
| 22nd Gioiosa Marea Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,345 |
| 53rd Torino Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,392 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,367 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| 78th ch-ITA sf | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Bifulco's chess games?
539 games by Michel Bifulco, from Oct 2006 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 Michel Bifulco has played.
What does Michel Bifulco play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Michel Bifulco opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Bifulco answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michel Bifulco play as White?
As White, Michel Bifulco's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (55 games, 49.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Bifulco play as Black?
As Black, Michel Bifulco most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Michel Bifulco's FIDE rating?
Michel Bifulco is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Michel Bifulco played?
Our database contains 539 games by Michel Bifulco, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 139 draws, 206 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Bifulco?
539 games by Michel Bifulco 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.