Prepare against Michele Piangerelli
Italy · World #23,732 classical · FIDE ID 2849394
Our database contains 87 games by Michele Piangerelli, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michele Piangerelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Piangerelli 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 | 2,151 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,952 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 23 | 18 | 46 | 26.4% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Piangerelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Piangerelli's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 57.1% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 21.4% | 22.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 16.7% | 7.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Piangerelli usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Piangerelli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Piangerelli usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Piangerelli usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Piangerelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Piangerelli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 76.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 23.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Michele Piangerelli's chess games
All 87 games by Michele Piangerelli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui | 2,237 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | A49 |
| Jun 2019 | Carlo Marzano | 2,188 | 3rd Ascoli Open | D26 |
| Dec 2021 | Alfredo Cacciola | 2,179 | 3rd Imola Open | B55 |
| Dec 2020 | Valerio Luciani | 2,176 | 3rd Imola Open | B45 |
| May 2020 | Mels Leopold Ccerhuayo Escobedo | 2,153 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS-ITA U-16 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 0.5 | 2,077 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| 8th Cattolica Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 2nd Cattolica d'Estate Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,065 |
| 3rd Imola Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,948 |
| 3rd Ascoli Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,124 |
| 1st Mestre Sheraton Open A | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Piangerelli's chess games?
87 games by Michele Piangerelli, from Nov 2016 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 Michele Piangerelli has played.
What does Michele Piangerelli play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Michele Piangerelli opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Piangerelli answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Michele Piangerelli play as White?
As White, Michele Piangerelli's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Piangerelli play as Black?
As Black, Michele Piangerelli most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Michele Piangerelli's FIDE rating?
Michele Piangerelli is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Michele Piangerelli played?
Our database contains 87 games by Michele Piangerelli, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 18 draws, 46 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Piangerelli?
87 games by Michele Piangerelli 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.