Prepare against Nicola Timpani
Italy · World #15,121 classical · FIDE ID 805998
Our database contains 44 games by Nicola Timpani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Timpani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola Timpani 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 | 2,104 | 2,120 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,101 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,101 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 38.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Timpani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Timpani's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Timpani usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Timpani usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Timpani usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Timpani usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Timpani usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Timpani usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Nicola Timpani's chess games
All 44 games by Nicola Timpani 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Adam Szeberenyi | 2,392 | Internet Section 18-A | E11 |
| Nov 2002 | Yuri S Yakovlev | 2,052 | 10th Chigorin Memorial B | A80 |
| May 1999 | Gianfrancesco Rigo | 2,022 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | A07 |
| Dec 1995 | Riccardo Mordiglia | 2,015 | 16th Milan Crespi Open | C41 |
| Dec 1995 | Matteo Zoldan | 1,978 | 16th Milan Crespi Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| 10th Chigorin Memorial B | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 2,135 |
| 16th Milan Crespi Open | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 2,214 |
| ITA Carnevale Open | 1999 | 3 | 3 | 2,240 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 1,815 |
| 30th Aegean Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Timpani's chess games?
44 games by Nicola Timpani, 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 Timpani has played.
What does Nicola Timpani play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Nicola Timpani opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Timpani answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicola Timpani play as White?
As White, Nicola Timpani's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Timpani play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Timpani most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nicola Timpani's FIDE rating?
Nicola Timpani is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Nicola Timpani played?
Our database contains 44 games by Nicola Timpani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Timpani?
44 games by Nicola Timpani 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.