Prepare against Paolo Dalla Vecchia
Italy · World #86,178 classical · FIDE ID 829064
When preparing against Paolo Dalla Vecchia, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Paolo Dalla Vecchia, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Dalla Vecchia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Dalla Vecchia 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 | 1,770 | 1,961 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,802 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 46.2% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Dalla Vecchia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Dalla Vecchia's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Vecchia usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Vecchia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Vecchia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Paolo Dalla Vecchia's chess games
All 39 games by Paolo Dalla Vecchia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Andrea Loi | 2,069 | 28th Arco Open | D51 |
| Jan 2014 | Sergio Faccia | 2,033 | ch-Verona Province | A59 |
| Oct 2007 | Waldemar Grom | 2,014 | 29th Arco Open | A18 |
| Oct 2007 | Markus Von Wantoch Rekowski | 1,974 | 29th Arco Open | A47 |
| Oct 2007 | Frank Wagner | 1,961 | 29th Arco Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,014 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,797 |
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 80th Province VR | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 2,074 |
| 35th Arco Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Dalla Vecchia's chess games?
39 games by Paolo Dalla Vecchia, from Jan 2008 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 Dalla Vecchia has played.
What does Paolo Dalla Vecchia play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Paolo Dalla Vecchia opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Dalla Vecchia answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Paolo Dalla Vecchia play as White?
As White, Paolo Dalla Vecchia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Dalla Vecchia play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Dalla Vecchia most often plays: English Opening: Mikenas Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Paolo Dalla Vecchia's FIDE rating?
Paolo Dalla Vecchia is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Paolo Dalla Vecchia played?
Our database contains 39 games by Paolo Dalla Vecchia, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Dalla Vecchia?
39 games by Paolo Dalla Vecchia 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.