Prepare against Olivier Tassi
FM · Italy · World #9,852 classical · FIDE ID 800384
When preparing against Olivier Tassi, expect 1.c4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 184 games by Olivier Tassi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Tassi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Tassi 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 | 2,172 | 2,320 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,275 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 65 | 57 | 62 | 35.3% |
| As White | 90 | 39 | 27 | 24 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 94 | 26 | 30 | 38 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Tassi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Tassi's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 46 | 51.1% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 34 | 37.8% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Tassi usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tassi usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tassi usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tassi usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Tassi usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Tassi usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 91.7% | 42.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Olivier Tassi's chess games
All 184 games by Olivier Tassi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 57 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1985 | Spyridon Skembris | 2,435 | Banco di Roma B | D40 |
| Feb 1994 | Giacomo Vallifuoco | 2,395 | chT-ITA A1 | A57 |
| Oct 1983 | Franz Hoelzl | 2,370 | Mitropa Cup-08 | B87 |
| Jan 1994 | Tullio Marinelli | 2,370 | chT-ITA A1 | A57 |
| Jan 1984 | Janos Rigo | 2,370 | Rome-B | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome-B | 1984 | 36 | 16.5 | 2,314 |
| ch-World U20 19th | 1980 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| 41st ch-ITA | 1981 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| chT-ITA | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,262 |
| Banco di Roma B | 1985 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| 25th Imperia Open | 1983 | 9 | 6 | 2,253 |
| 41st ch-ITA sf | 1981 | 9 | 6 | 2,275 |
| Pellestrina Open A | 1979 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Tassi's chess games?
184 games by Olivier Tassi, from Apr 2003 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 Olivier Tassi has played.
What does Olivier Tassi play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Olivier Tassi opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Tassi answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Olivier Tassi play as White?
As White, Olivier Tassi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Tassi play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Tassi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Olivier Tassi's FIDE rating?
Olivier Tassi is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (May 2011).
How many games has Olivier Tassi played?
Our database contains 184 games by Olivier Tassi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 57 draws, 62 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Tassi?
184 games by Olivier Tassi 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.