Prepare against Nicolo` Orfini
Italy · World #8,567 classical · FIDE ID 2805028
Our database contains 210 games by Nicolo` Orfini, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolo` Orfini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolo` Orfini 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 | 2,194 | 2,278 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,271 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,169 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 67 | 68 | 74 | 31.9% |
| As White | 103 | 44 | 30 | 29 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 107 | 23 | 38 | 45 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolo` Orfini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolo` Orfini's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 76.7% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 16.5% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.9% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Orfini usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Orfini usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Orfini usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Orfini usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Orfini usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Orfini usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 34.2% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 28.9% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 72.7% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Nicolo` Orfini's chess games
All 210 games by Nicolo` Orfini in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 67 wins, 68 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 12/9/6 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Mihajlo Radovanovic | 2,474 | 3rd Montebelluna Cup | B07 |
| Sep 2017 | Fabian Baenziger | 2,411 | Wch U16 | A21 |
| Apr 2021 | Miragha Aghayev | 2,392 | 6th Montesilvano Easter Open | B22 |
| Sep 2020 | Mickael Alanic | 2,306 | 7th Cattolica Open | C76 |
| Nov 2020 | Emanuele Carlo | 2,288 | ch-ITA Online U20 KO | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2020 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,210 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,209 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup Elitte-A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,152 |
| ch-ITA Online U20 Qual Gp A | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,306 |
| 7th Cattolica Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolo` Orfini's chess games?
210 games by Nicolo` Orfini, from Nov 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 Nicolo` Orfini has played.
What does Nicolo` Orfini play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Nicolo` Orfini opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolo` Orfini answers 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nicolo` Orfini play as White?
As White, Nicolo` Orfini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolo` Orfini play as Black?
As Black, Nicolo` Orfini most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Nicolo` Orfini's FIDE rating?
Nicolo` Orfini is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Nicolo` Orfini played?
Our database contains 210 games by Nicolo` Orfini, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 68 draws, 74 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolo` Orfini?
210 games by Nicolo` Orfini 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.