Prepare against Nicola Altini
IM · Italy · World #2,432 classical · FIDE ID 833924
When preparing against Nicola Altini, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,259 games by Nicola Altini, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Altini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola Altini 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 | 2,362 | 2,426 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,429 | 2,504 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,396 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,259 | 606 | 223 | 430 | 48.1% |
| As White | 627 | 330 | 108 | 189 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 632 | 276 | 115 | 241 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Altini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Altini's side.
First moves as White (627 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 462 | 73.7% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 125 | 19.9% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 6.1% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Altini usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Altini usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Altini usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Altini usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Altini usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Altini usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 237 | 80.9% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 51 | 17.4% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 203 | 94.9% | 48.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Nicola Altini's chess games
All 1,259 games by Nicola Altini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Sep 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: 606 wins, 223 draws, 430 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 75 | 39/10/26 | 52.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 74 | 30/7/37 | 40.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 19/6/11 | 52.8% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 19/8/8 | 54.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 31/5/19 | 56.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 51 | 15/19/17 | 29.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 47 | 20/9/18 | 42.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 38 | 20/5/13 | 52.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 20/1/15 | 55.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 32 | 12/10/10 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 19/3/8 | 63.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 7/4/15 | 26.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,765 | chT-ITA 47th | D85 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,689 | Titled Tue Late | D06 |
| Dec 2025 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,667 | World Blitz 2025 | E40 |
| Jul 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,650 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | A20 |
| Nov 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,641 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 634 | 361 | 2,345 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 142 | 70 | 2,338 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2013 | 25 | 16 | 2,155 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9 | 2,504 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,295 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-ITA 72nd | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Altini's chess games?
1,259 games by Nicola Altini, from Apr 2007 to Sep 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 Nicola Altini has played.
What does Nicola Altini play on the first move as White?
Across 627 games with White in our database, Nicola Altini opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Altini answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Nicola Altini play as White?
As White, Nicola Altini's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (75 games, 52.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (74 games, 40.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (36 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 627 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Altini play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Altini most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 56.4% win rate); Slav Defense (51 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (47 games, 42.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 632 games.
What is Nicola Altini's FIDE rating?
Nicola Altini is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,429 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (May 2019).
How many games has Nicola Altini played?
Our database contains 1,259 games by Nicola Altini, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 606 wins, 223 draws, 430 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Altini?
1,259 games by Nicola Altini 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.