Prepare against Michele Santinelli
Italy · World #55,559 classical · FIDE ID 856584
Our database contains 75 games by Michele Santinelli, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michele Santinelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Santinelli 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 | 1,871 | 1,991 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,976 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,927 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 33 | 13 | 29 | 44.0% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Santinelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Santinelli's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 64.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 25.6% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Santinelli usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Santinelli usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Santinelli usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Santinelli usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Santinelli usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Santinelli usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Michele Santinelli's chess games
All 75 games by Michele Santinelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Aug 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: 33 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,169 | 3rd Ascoli Open | D03 |
| Aug 2015 | Valerio Carnicelli | 2,149 | 26th Porto San Giorgio Open | D03 |
| Jun 2019 | Senad Doric | 2,087 | 3rd Ascoli Open | E04 |
| Jun 2019 | Pietro Garofalo | 2,043 | 3rd Ascoli Open | D02 |
| Mar 2015 | Miodrag Maksimovic | 2,030 | Montesilvano Adriatico Open 7th | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fermo Province | 2013 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,871 |
| 15th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
| ch-Fermo Provinciale FM | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,805 |
| 16th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,791 |
| 3rd San Benedetto del Tronto Martire | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 17th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,778 |
| 3rd Ascoli Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,241 |
| 8th Offida Winter Open | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Santinelli's chess games?
75 games by Michele Santinelli, from Jan 2010 to Aug 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 Santinelli has played.
What does Michele Santinelli play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Michele Santinelli opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Santinelli answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michele Santinelli play as White?
As White, Michele Santinelli's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Santinelli play as Black?
As Black, Michele Santinelli most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michele Santinelli's FIDE rating?
Michele Santinelli is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Michele Santinelli played?
Our database contains 75 games by Michele Santinelli, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Santinelli?
75 games by Michele Santinelli 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.