Prepare against Nicola Bresciani
FM · Italy · World #9,703 classical · FIDE ID 802573
Our database contains 181 games by Nicola Bresciani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Bresciani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola Bresciani 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 | 2,174 | 2,290 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,171 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 54 | 76 | 51 | 29.8% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 36 | 21 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 92 | 22 | 40 | 30 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Bresciani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Bresciani's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 98.9% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Bresciani usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bresciani usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Bresciani usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Bresciani usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Nicola Bresciani's chess games
All 181 games by Nicola Bresciani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 76 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,370 | chT-ITA | B72 |
| Jan 1991 | Fabio Bellini | 2,340 | Lombardia Open | B91 |
| Jan 1995 | Daniel Berg | 2,295 | chT-ITA | B08 |
| Jan 1991 | Andrea Murgia | 2,270 | Lombardia Open | B22 |
| Aug 2002 | Antonio Campanile | 2,270 | 22nd Bratto Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombardia Open | 1992 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,351 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,302 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| 21st Bratto Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| 32nd Imperia Open | 1990 | 9 | 5 | 2,249 |
| 34th Bratto Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,120 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| 17th Bratto Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Bresciani's chess games?
181 games by Nicola Bresciani, from Apr 2003 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 Nicola Bresciani has played.
What does Nicola Bresciani play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Nicola Bresciani opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Bresciani answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicola Bresciani play as White?
As White, Nicola Bresciani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Bresciani play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Bresciani most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Nicola Bresciani's FIDE rating?
Nicola Bresciani is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Nicola Bresciani played?
Our database contains 181 games by Nicola Bresciani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 76 draws, 51 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Bresciani?
181 games by Nicola Bresciani 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.