Prepare against Michelangelo Araniti
Italy · World #54,887 classical · FIDE ID 833983
Our database contains 42 games by Michelangelo Araniti, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michelangelo Araniti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michelangelo Araniti 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 | 1,874 | 1,874 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,894 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 19.0% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michelangelo Araniti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michelangelo Araniti's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Araniti usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Araniti usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Araniti usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Araniti usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Araniti usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Michelangelo Araniti's chess games
All 42 games by Michelangelo Araniti in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B55 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Stefano Manni | 2,005 | 11th Nichelino Open | D02 |
| Oct 2010 | Mauro Davter | 1,713 | 11th Nichelino Open | D02 |
| Nov 2006 | Domenico Fasano | 1,700 | Turin Autumn Open | D00 |
| Sep 2009 | Mauro Riccardi | 1,620 | 9th Turin Piemonte Open | B06 |
| Oct 2011 | Peter Walter Christen | 1,609 | 37th Torino Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Torino Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,714 |
| Buenos Aires PRO Open | 1993 | 6 | 1 | 1,933 |
| Savigliano 6th | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,640 |
| Turin Autumn Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,759 |
| 11th Nichelino Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| 9th Turin Piemonte Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,730 |
| Genova Ducale Open | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1,627 |
| 5th Carignano Mo Memorial | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michelangelo Araniti's chess games?
42 games by Michelangelo Araniti, from Jan 2007 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 Michelangelo Araniti has played.
What does Michelangelo Araniti play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Michelangelo Araniti opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michelangelo Araniti answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Michelangelo Araniti play as White?
As White, Michelangelo Araniti's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michelangelo Araniti play as Black?
As Black, Michelangelo Araniti most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Michelangelo Araniti's FIDE rating?
Michelangelo Araniti is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michelangelo Araniti played?
Our database contains 42 games by Michelangelo Araniti, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michelangelo Araniti?
42 games by Michelangelo Araniti 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.