Prepare against Mirko Pasquotto
Italy · World #74,006 classical · FIDE ID 825166
When preparing against Mirko Pasquotto, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Mirko Pasquotto, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mirko Pasquotto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirko Pasquotto 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 | 1,808 | 1,978 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 57 | 43 | 92 | 29.7% |
| As White | 95 | 32 | 21 | 42 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 97 | 25 | 22 | 50 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirko Pasquotto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirko Pasquotto's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 46.3% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 42 | 44.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.5% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Pasquotto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pasquotto usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pasquotto usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pasquotto usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pasquotto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Pasquotto usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 95.9% | 41.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
Mirko Pasquotto's chess games
All 192 games by Mirko Pasquotto in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 57 wins, 43 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Paolo Spinetti | 2,162 | 6th Trieste Open A | D38 |
| Aug 2006 | Goran Cechi | 2,136 | 10th Genova Open | B50 |
| Aug 2006 | Federico Cirabisi | 2,116 | 10th Genova Open | C40 |
| Sep 2005 | Massimo Varini | 2,080 | 7th Trieste Open | B52 |
| Sep 2011 | Marjan Butala | 2,074 | 13th Trieste Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Silent | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 1,955 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,095 |
| 6th Trieste Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| 13th Trieste Open | 2011 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| Malente Silent Open | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,032 |
| 15th WchT ICSC Silent | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| 9th Trieste Open | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,856 |
| 7th Trieste Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirko Pasquotto's chess games?
192 games by Mirko Pasquotto, from Jan 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 Mirko Pasquotto has played.
What does Mirko Pasquotto play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Mirko Pasquotto opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirko Pasquotto answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mirko Pasquotto play as White?
As White, Mirko Pasquotto's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirko Pasquotto play as Black?
As Black, Mirko Pasquotto most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Mirko Pasquotto's FIDE rating?
Mirko Pasquotto is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Mirko Pasquotto played?
Our database contains 192 games by Mirko Pasquotto, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 43 draws, 92 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirko Pasquotto?
192 games by Mirko Pasquotto 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.