Prepare against Nicola Paglietti
FM · Italy · World #14,422 classical · FIDE ID 800147
When preparing against Nicola Paglietti, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 117 games by Nicola Paglietti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Paglietti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola Paglietti 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 | 2,111 | 2,312 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,239 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,180 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 44 | 33 | 40 | 37.6% |
| As White | 59 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 58 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Paglietti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Paglietti's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 78.0% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Paglietti usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Paglietti usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Paglietti usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Paglietti usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Paglietti usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Paglietti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Nicola Paglietti's chess games
All 117 games by Nicola Paglietti 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: 44 wins, 33 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1988 | Risto Nicevski | 2,380 | 30th Imperia Open | C54 |
| Jan 1989 | Stefan Buecker | 2,325 | Biel MTO Open | C09 |
| Aug 1990 | Wolfram Heinig | 2,315 | 8th Berliner Sommer | B43 |
| Jan 1993 | Roman Krant | 2,305 | New York ACC | D79 |
| Jan 1989 | Enrico Pozzi | 2,295 | 31st Imperia Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,232 |
| New York ACC | 1993 | 10 | 3 | 2,145 |
| 6th Conca della Presolana Open | 1984 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 27th Imperia Open | 1985 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| 36th Imperia Open A | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| Russian Winter Open | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,248 |
| 31st Imperia Open | 1989 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
| 30th Imperia Open | 1988 | 8 | 6 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Paglietti's chess games?
117 games by Nicola Paglietti, 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 Paglietti has played.
What does Nicola Paglietti play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Nicola Paglietti opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Paglietti answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicola Paglietti play as White?
As White, Nicola Paglietti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Paglietti play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Paglietti most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Nicola Paglietti's FIDE rating?
Nicola Paglietti is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Nicola Paglietti played?
Our database contains 117 games by Nicola Paglietti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 33 draws, 40 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Paglietti?
117 games by Nicola Paglietti 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.