Prepare against Paolo Ferrari
Italy · World #82,649 classical · FIDE ID 855413
When preparing against Paolo Ferrari, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Paolo Ferrari, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Ferrari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Ferrari 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 | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,776 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 9 | 25 | 22.7% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Ferrari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Ferrari's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 42.1% score
- …d5 (74% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues Nxe5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ferrari usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Paolo Ferrari's chess games
All 44 games by Paolo Ferrari in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Ross Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Aldo Oteri | 1,799 | ch-Treviglio Province | B76 |
| Sep 2016 | Bruno Silini | 1,572 | 17th Crema Open B | B41 |
| Jan 2014 | Luca Attuati | 1,519 | ch-Treviglio Province | D61 |
| Apr 2011 | Riccardo Baldizzi | 1,461 | 32nd Mogliano Veneto Open C | A07 |
| Jan 2013 | Fabio Colonetti | 1,457 | ch-Bergamo Province | D62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Treviglio Province | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,743 |
| 14th Crema Open | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,504 |
| 17th Crema Open B | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,507 |
| 15th Crema Open | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,308 |
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,599 |
| 5th Vimercate Open | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,569 |
| Pescia Open B 5th | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,598 |
| 32nd Mogliano Veneto Open C | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Ferrari's chess games?
44 games by Paolo Ferrari, from Jul 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 Ferrari has played.
What does Paolo Ferrari play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Paolo Ferrari opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Ferrari answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paolo Ferrari play as White?
As White, Paolo Ferrari's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Ferrari play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Ferrari most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Paolo Ferrari's FIDE rating?
Paolo Ferrari is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Paolo Ferrari played?
Our database contains 44 games by Paolo Ferrari, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 25 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Ferrari?
44 games by Paolo Ferrari 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.