Prepare against Nicholas Paltrinieri
FM · Italy · World #1,570 classical · FIDE ID 828262
Our database contains 542 games by Nicholas Paltrinieri, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicholas Paltrinieri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicholas Paltrinieri 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 | 2,406 | 2,415 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,329 | 2,329 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,275 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 542 | 238 | 97 | 207 | 43.9% |
| As White | 280 | 126 | 54 | 100 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 262 | 112 | 43 | 107 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicholas Paltrinieri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicholas Paltrinieri's side.
First moves as White (280 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 147 | 52.5% | 55.4% |
| f4 | 56 | 20.0% | 49.1% |
| e4 | 50 | 17.9% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.9% | 81.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.1% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Paltrinieri usually continues Bg5 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Paltrinieri usually continues Bf4 (53.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Paltrinieri usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 20% of White games, 49.1% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Paltrinieri usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Paltrinieri usually continues fxe5 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Paltrinieri usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 58.3% | 49.4% |
| g6 | 22 | 16.7% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.3% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 59.0% | 45.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 19.3% | 71.9% |
| f5 | 9 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
Nicholas Paltrinieri's chess games
All 542 games by Nicholas Paltrinieri in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 238 wins, 97 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 66 | 32/8/26 | 48.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 56 | 21/13/22 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 28 | 10/10/8 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 47 | 23/5/19 | 48.9% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 39 | 14/7/18 | 35.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 11/5/15 | 35.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,626 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Aug 2018 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 2,605 | 20th Barcelona Sants Open | D00 |
| Oct 2021 | Dmitry Obolenskikh | 2,543 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Oct 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | 2,531 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jul 2012 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,479 | 72nd ch-ITA Semi-Final | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 188 | 101 | 2,310 |
| Wch U14 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 47th Rilton Cup | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,386 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,108 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,291 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicholas Paltrinieri's chess games?
542 games by Nicholas Paltrinieri, from Oct 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 Nicholas Paltrinieri has played.
What does Nicholas Paltrinieri play on the first move as White?
Across 280 games with White in our database, Nicholas Paltrinieri opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.f4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicholas Paltrinieri answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Nicholas Paltrinieri play as White?
As White, Nicholas Paltrinieri's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (66 games, 48.5% win rate); Bird's opening (56 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (28 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 280 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicholas Paltrinieri play as Black?
As Black, Nicholas Paltrinieri most often plays: Modern Defense (47 games, 48.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 262 games.
What is Nicholas Paltrinieri's FIDE rating?
Nicholas Paltrinieri is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,329 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (May 2026).
How many games has Nicholas Paltrinieri played?
Our database contains 542 games by Nicholas Paltrinieri, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 97 draws, 207 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicholas Paltrinieri?
542 games by Nicholas Paltrinieri 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.