Prepare against Nicola Dal Bianco
Italy · World #88,171 classical · FIDE ID 848921
When preparing against Nicola Dal Bianco, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 98 games by Nicola Dal Bianco, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Dal Bianco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola Dal Bianco 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 | 1,764 | 1,785 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,785 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 44 | 13 | 41 | 44.9% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 21 | 5 | 21 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Dal Bianco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Dal Bianco's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bianco usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bianco usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Bianco usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Nicola Dal Bianco's chess games
All 98 games by Nicola Dal Bianco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 44 wins, 13 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Sandor Rozsa | 1,935 | 8th Budapest Art Pub Cup | B18 |
| Jan 2009 | Giovanni Calicchia | 1,934 | ch-Monselice Province | A18 |
| Dec 2010 | Alex Mark Zsipi | 1,923 | 2nd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | B45 |
| Aug 2012 | Gyula Lakat | 1,896 | Budapest Open 08 | A85 |
| Jul 2015 | Tamara Erseki | 1,863 | 8th Budapest Art Pub Cup | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Open 08 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| 4th Budapest Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
| 2nd Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,783 |
| 8th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,818 |
| 4th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,672 |
| 6th Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,595 |
| Mogliano Veneto Open B 32nd | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,653 |
| 6th Chioggia Open B | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Dal Bianco's chess games?
98 games by Nicola Dal Bianco, from Apr 2009 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 Dal Bianco has played.
What does Nicola Dal Bianco play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Nicola Dal Bianco opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Dal Bianco answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Nicola Dal Bianco play as White?
As White, Nicola Dal Bianco's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Dal Bianco play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Dal Bianco most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Nicola Dal Bianco's FIDE rating?
Nicola Dal Bianco is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Nicola Dal Bianco played?
Our database contains 98 games by Nicola Dal Bianco, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 13 draws, 41 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Dal Bianco?
98 games by Nicola Dal Bianco 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.