Prepare against Nicola D`Amico
San Marino · World #62,577 classical · FIDE ID 11800437
When preparing against Nicola D`Amico, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 36 games by Nicola D`Amico, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nicola D`Amico's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola D`Amico 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 | 1,847 | 1,847 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,821 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 19.4% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 151 rated games against 144 different opponents, across 26 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 99 | 44 | 19 | 36 | 44.4% | 1,710 | 1,740 | 13 |
| Rapid | 43 | 21 | 5 | 17 | 48.8% | 1,816 | 1,799 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 61 | 14 | 10 | 37 | 23.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 61 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 57.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 18 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,881 | 2,081 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1,574 | 1,574 |
| 2024 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 1,930 | 1,797 |
| 2023 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 1,613 | 1,675 |
| 2022 | 62 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 1,667 | 1,712 |
| 2021 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1,717 | 1,757 |
Where Nicola D`Amico has played
Italy (23) · Andorra (1) · Hungary (1) · San Marino (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola D`Amico's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola D`Amico's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — D`Amico usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — D`Amico usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — D`Amico usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — D`Amico usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — D`Amico usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Nicola D`Amico's chess games
All 36 games by Nicola D`Amico in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Tom McCoy | 1,903 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C02 |
| Oct 2022 | Stefano Zanirato | 1,817 | 15th Chioggia Open B | C43 |
| Oct 2022 | Graziano Rosina | 1,699 | 15th Chioggia Open B | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Mabuza Nkosivile | 1,675 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A04 |
| Sep 2026 | Karma Kelzang | 1,558 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,757 |
| ch-EU Small Nations 5th | 2024 | 8 | 0 | 1,741 |
| Arco Christmas Open 11th | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,654 |
| 15th Chioggia Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 5th ESNA Ind 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola D`Amico's chess games?
36 games by Nicola D`Amico, from Dec 2021 to Oct 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 D`Amico has played.
What does Nicola D`Amico play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Nicola D`Amico opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola D`Amico answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Nicola D`Amico play as White?
As White, Nicola D`Amico's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola D`Amico play as Black?
As Black, Nicola D`Amico most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nicola D`Amico's FIDE rating?
Nicola D`Amico is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Nicola D`Amico played?
Our database contains 36 games by Nicola D`Amico, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola D`Amico?
36 games by Nicola D`Amico 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.