Prepare against Nazario Menato
Italy · World #334,019 classical · FIDE ID 801585
When preparing against Nazario Menato, expect 1.Nf3 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 47 games by Nazario Menato, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nazario Menato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nazario Menato 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 | 1,637 | 1,647 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,646 | 1,646 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 19.1% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nazario Menato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nazario Menato's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 81.0% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Menato usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Menato usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Menato usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Menato usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Menato usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Nazario Menato's chess games
All 47 games by Nazario Menato in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Luca Colombo | 1,879 | 15th Crema Open | B04 |
| Nov 2007 | Carlo Riva | 1,571 | 12th Gorgonzola Open C | E14 |
| Sep 2015 | Giuseppina Cremonese | 1,437 | 16th Crema Open | A50 |
| Sep 2006 | Francesco Mangiafico | 1,416 | Siracusa Open | B50 |
| Sep 2012 | Michele Gorini | 1,392 | 4th Codogno Open B | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,556 |
| 12th Gorgonzola Open C | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,564 |
| 15th Crema Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,504 |
| 2nd Crema Open | 2000 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| 16th Crema Open | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,440 |
| 4th Codogno Open B | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,495 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,480 |
| Franciacorta Open 1st | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,509 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nazario Menato's chess games?
47 games by Nazario Menato, from Jul 2008 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 Nazario Menato has played.
What does Nazario Menato play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Nazario Menato opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nazario Menato answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Nazario Menato play as White?
As White, Nazario Menato's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nazario Menato play as Black?
As Black, Nazario Menato most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Nazario Menato's FIDE rating?
Nazario Menato is currently rated 1,637 in classical chess, 1,646 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,647 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nazario Menato played?
Our database contains 47 games by Nazario Menato, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (19.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nazario Menato?
47 games by Nazario Menato 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.