Prepare against Paolo Baracca
Italy · World #25,394 classical · FIDE ID 845930
Our database contains 34 games by Paolo Baracca, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Baracca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Baracca 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 | 2,015 | 2,081 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,057 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 29.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Baracca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Baracca's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Baracca usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Baracca usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Baracca usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Baracca usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Paolo Baracca's chess games
All 34 games by Paolo Baracca in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Alan Mauro | 2,142 | 20th Cesenatico Open A | C60 |
| May 2007 | Vincenzo Ciampi | 2,106 | Porto Mannu Open | A40 |
| Dec 2016 | Arnold Jagadics | 1,933 | Budapest FS12 FM | C55 |
| Dec 2016 | Ruiqi Tin | 1,864 | Budapest FS12 FM | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 FM | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,029 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 6 | 3 | 2,260 |
| 20th Cesenatico Open A | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,021 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,956 |
| 14th Cesenatico Open | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1,843 |
| Cattolica Open | 1992 | 3 | 1 | 2,156 |
| 7th Cattolica Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 2,021 |
| ch-Krakow Seniors/Juniors | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Baracca's chess games?
34 games by Paolo Baracca, from Oct 2007 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 Paolo Baracca has played.
What does Paolo Baracca play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Paolo Baracca opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Baracca answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paolo Baracca play as White?
As White, Paolo Baracca's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Baracca play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Baracca most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Paolo Baracca's FIDE rating?
Paolo Baracca is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Paolo Baracca played?
Our database contains 34 games by Paolo Baracca, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Baracca?
34 games by Paolo Baracca 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.