Prepare against Nicola Zanchetta
Italy · World #17,544 classical · FIDE ID 852244
Our database contains 133 games by Nicola Zanchetta, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Zanchetta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola Zanchetta 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 | 2,079 | 2,142 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,044 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 63 | 34 | 36 | 47.4% |
| As White | 72 | 38 | 17 | 17 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Zanchetta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Zanchetta's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 81.9% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 18.1% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zanchetta usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zanchetta usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zanchetta usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zanchetta usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Zanchetta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Zanchetta usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 71.4% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.9% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Nicola Zanchetta's chess games
All 133 games by Nicola Zanchetta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 63 wins, 34 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Mauro Mazzini | 2,154 | 1st Verona Primavera Open A | B00 |
| Oct 2017 | Samuele Comai | 2,109 | Chioggia Open A 12th | A31 |
| Dec 2013 | Enrico Danieli | 2,076 | Padova Open B 16th | D02 |
| May 2022 | Jacopo Gennari | 2,073 | ch-Veneto qf 81st | D01 |
| Jan 2014 | Gianfranco Bertani | 2,071 | ch-Verona Province | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 12 | 8 | 2,019 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,468 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| Verona Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,026 |
| 13th Padova Open B | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,706 |
| Basso Veronese B 2nd | 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| 3rd Basso Veronese Open B | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,734 |
| 14th Cavarzere Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Zanchetta's chess games?
133 games by Nicola Zanchetta, from Apr 2008 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 Zanchetta has played.
What does Nicola Zanchetta play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Nicola Zanchetta opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Zanchetta answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nicola Zanchetta play as White?
As White, Nicola Zanchetta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Zanchetta play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Zanchetta most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Nicola Zanchetta's FIDE rating?
Nicola Zanchetta is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (May 2022).
How many games has Nicola Zanchetta played?
Our database contains 133 games by Nicola Zanchetta, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 34 draws, 36 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Zanchetta?
133 games by Nicola Zanchetta 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.