Prepare against Nicolas Perossa
FM · Italy · World #3,848 classical · FIDE ID 2850520
When preparing against Nicolas Perossa, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,089 games by Nicolas Perossa, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Perossa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Perossa 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 | 2,308 | 2,362 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,370 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,310 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,089 | 459 | 121 | 509 | 42.1% |
| As White | 546 | 248 | 66 | 232 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 543 | 211 | 55 | 277 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Perossa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Perossa's side.
First moves as White (544 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 315 | 57.9% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 77 | 14.2% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 12.1% | 47.0% |
| b3 | 18 | 3.3% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 15 | 2.8% | 70.0% |
| d3 | 13 | 2.4% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Perossa usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Perossa usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Perossa usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Perossa usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Perossa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Perossa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 123 | 46.9% | 37.8% |
| d6 | 62 | 23.7% | 46.0% |
| e6 | 51 | 19.5% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 46.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 42 | 23.1% | 40.5% |
| d6 | 40 | 22.0% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
Nicolas Perossa's chess games
All 1,089 games by Nicolas Perossa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Sep 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: 459 wins, 121 draws, 509 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 46 | 20/6/20 | 43.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 43 | 19/3/21 | 44.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 47 | 16/6/25 | 34.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 45 | 19/1/25 | 42.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 1/4/10 | 6.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,611 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Apr 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C20 |
| Jun 2026 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,596 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Baadur Jobava | 2,581 | 2nd Isola del Sole Open | B40 |
| Dec 2024 | Bharath Subramaniyam H | 2,561 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 600 | 269.5 | 2,233 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,237 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 19 | 8 | 2,337 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 2,209 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 2,100 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,696 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,275 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Perossa's chess games?
1,089 games by Nicolas Perossa, from Sep 2016 to Sep 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 Nicolas Perossa has played.
What does Nicolas Perossa play on the first move as White?
Across 544 games with White in our database, Nicolas Perossa opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Perossa answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Perossa play as White?
As White, Nicolas Perossa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Réti Opening (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 546 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Perossa play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Perossa most often plays: Indian Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate); Philidor (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 543 games.
What is Nicolas Perossa's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Perossa is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Perossa played?
Our database contains 1,089 games by Nicolas Perossa, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 459 wins, 121 draws, 509 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Perossa?
1,089 games by Nicolas Perossa 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.