Prepare against Nicolo Napoli
FM · Italy · World #6,317 classical · FIDE ID 813702
Our database contains 1,136 games by Nicolo Napoli, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolo Napoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolo Napoli 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 | 2,239 | 2,389 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,339 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,387 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,136 | 495 | 167 | 474 | 43.6% |
| As White | 566 | 270 | 89 | 207 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 570 | 225 | 78 | 267 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolo Napoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolo Napoli's side.
First moves as White (566 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 273 | 48.2% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 257 | 45.4% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 2.3% | 80.8% |
| g3 | 11 | 1.9% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Napoli usually continues Nc3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Napoli usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Napoli usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Napoli usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Napoli usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Napoli usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 100 | 36.0% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 94 | 33.8% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 34 | 12.2% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 25 | 9.0% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 3.2% | 88.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 44.4% | 49.3% |
| g6 | 44 | 27.5% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 10.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 8.1% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
Nicolo Napoli's chess games
All 1,136 games by Nicolo Napoli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 495 wins, 167 draws, 474 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 95 | 46/9/40 | 48.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 48 | 18/8/22 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 22/7/15 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 19/1/12 | 59.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 161 | 66/19/76 | 41.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 8/5/14 | 29.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 6/2/17 | 24.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | A42 |
| Jul 2025 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | D01 |
| Mar 2025 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Apr 2010 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,553 | 14th Neckar Open A | A43 |
| Jan 2009 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,536 | Bagnara Calabra Open A | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 580 | 266.5 | 2,211 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 41 | 16.5 | 2,170 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,328 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,120 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-ITA Lampo Online 2nd | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,461 |
| Nis Zivic Memorial | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,198 |
| 2nd Zaragoza Rey Ardid | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolo Napoli's chess games?
1,136 games by Nicolo Napoli, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Nicolo Napoli has played.
What does Nicolo Napoli play on the first move as White?
Across 566 games with White in our database, Nicolo Napoli opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolo Napoli answers 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nicolo Napoli play as White?
As White, Nicolo Napoli's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (95 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 566 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolo Napoli play as Black?
As Black, Nicolo Napoli most often plays: Modern Defense (161 games, 41.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 570 games.
What is Nicolo Napoli's FIDE rating?
Nicolo Napoli is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Nicolo Napoli played?
Our database contains 1,136 games by Nicolo Napoli, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 495 wins, 167 draws, 474 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolo Napoli?
1,136 games by Nicolo Napoli 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.