Prepare against Nicola Scian
Italy · World #28,558 classical · FIDE ID 849553
Our database contains 34 games by Nicola Scian, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Scian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola Scian 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,965 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Scian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Scian's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 70.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Scian usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Scian usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Scian usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nicola Scian's chess games
All 34 games by Nicola Scian in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Giuseppe Di Cecco | 2,092 | Trento Open | C54 |
| May 2010 | Luca Marson | 1,925 | 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | C95 |
| Mar 2008 | Roberta De Nisi | 1,850 | Trento Open | D10 |
| Jan 2017 | Alessandro Biccari | 1,848 | 1st Trieste Excelsior Palace Open | B52 |
| Apr 2010 | Martino Aprile | 1,841 | 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Trieste Excelsior Palace Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
| Pedavena Open B 2nd | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,636 |
| Trento Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,920 |
| 34th Treviso Open B | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,708 |
| 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,942 |
| 3rd Treviso Open A | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Scian's chess games?
34 games by Nicola Scian, from Jan 2012 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 Scian has played.
What does Nicola Scian play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nicola Scian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Scian answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicola Scian play as White?
As White, Nicola Scian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Scian play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Scian most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nicola Scian's FIDE rating?
Nicola Scian is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nicola Scian played?
Our database contains 34 games by Nicola Scian, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Scian?
34 games by Nicola Scian 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.