Prepare against Paola Chiapponi
Italy · World #88,587 classical · FIDE ID 875538
When preparing against Paola Chiapponi, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 64 games by Paola Chiapponi, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paola Chiapponi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paola Chiapponi 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 | 1,762 | 1,798 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 18 | 15 | 31 | 28.1% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paola Chiapponi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paola Chiapponi's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 93.9% | 40.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Chiapponi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Chiapponi usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Chiapponi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Chiapponi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Paola Chiapponi's chess games
All 64 games by Paola Chiapponi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1988 | Anne De Linde | 2,020 | Olympiad Women-28 | D61 |
| Jun 1988 | Adamantia Paizis | 1,900 | ch-ITA w 15th | B02 |
| Jun 2026 | Orel,S | 1,868 | ECU Senior +65 Women 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA w | 1992 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,975 |
| Olympiad Women-28 | 1988 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| 32nd ch-ITA Seniors | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,557 |
| ECU Senior +65 Women 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,697 |
| ch-ITA w 15th | 1988 | 8 | 5 | 2,000 |
| 1st Mitropa Cup w | 2002 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
| ch-ITA w 17th | 1990 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paola Chiapponi's chess games?
64 games by Paola Chiapponi, from Nov 2009 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 Paola Chiapponi has played.
What does Paola Chiapponi play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Paola Chiapponi opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paola Chiapponi answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Paola Chiapponi play as White?
As White, Paola Chiapponi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paola Chiapponi play as Black?
As Black, Paola Chiapponi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Paola Chiapponi's FIDE rating?
Paola Chiapponi is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Paola Chiapponi played?
Our database contains 64 games by Paola Chiapponi, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paola Chiapponi?
64 games by Paola Chiapponi 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.