Prepare against Paolo Drago
Italy · World #21,172 classical · FIDE ID 854182
When preparing against Paolo Drago, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 59 games by Paolo Drago, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Drago's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Drago 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 | 2,047 | 2,109 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 11 | 29 | 32.2% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Drago's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Drago's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Drago usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Drago usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Drago usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Paolo Drago's chess games
All 59 games by Paolo Drago in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A76 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Giovanni Siclari | 2,190 | 8th Biella Open | D58 |
| Aug 2013 | Lorenzo Razzano | 1,988 | 33rd Bratto Open B | A13 |
| Aug 2013 | Steve Michel | 1,979 | 33rd Bratto Open B | A65 |
| Aug 2013 | Piero Boccalatte | 1,972 | 33rd Bratto Open B | D36 |
| Sep 2013 | Marco Barbero | 1,969 | Biella Open B 4th | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Bratto Open B | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,034 |
| Nichelino Open 12th | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| 14th Ivrea Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,592 |
| 4th Recco Open B | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Biella Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,981 |
| 8th Biella Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,157 |
| Biella Open A 9th | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,018 |
| 6th Biella Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Drago's chess games?
59 games by Paolo Drago, from Nov 2009 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 Drago has played.
What does Paolo Drago play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Paolo Drago opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Drago answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Paolo Drago play as White?
As White, Paolo Drago's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Drago play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Drago most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Paolo Drago's FIDE rating?
Paolo Drago is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Paolo Drago played?
Our database contains 59 games by Paolo Drago, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Drago?
59 games by Paolo Drago 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.