Prepare against Paolo Formento
FM · Italy · World #2,884 classical · FIDE ID 861162
Our database contains 375 games by Paolo Formento, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Formento's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Formento 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 | 2,343 | 2,401 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,333 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,310 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 122 | 121 | 132 | 32.5% |
| As White | 183 | 63 | 67 | 53 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 192 | 59 | 54 | 79 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Formento's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Formento's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 41.0% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 75 | 41.0% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 11.5% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Formento usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Formento usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Formento usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Formento usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Formento usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Formento usually continues d4 (85.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 61.8% | 41.8% |
| c5 | 18 | 20.2% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 23.6% | 19.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Paolo Formento's chess games
All 375 games by Paolo Formento in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 122 wins, 121 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B02 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,629 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open A | B08 |
| Mar 2021 | Atulya Shetty | 2,447 | 2nd Bassano del Grappa GM Mix | A37 |
| Dec 2021 | Fabrizio Bellia | 2,431 | ch-ITA 80th | D02 |
| Dec 2013 | Michael De Verdier | 2,371 | 34th Milan Crespi Open A | E16 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrea Favaloro | 2,370 | chT-ITA 53rd | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-ITA 80th | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,256 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| 61st Imperia Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| 2nd Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,324 |
| Hotel Putnik IM 2 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,324 |
| 52nd Imperia Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Formento's chess games?
375 games by Paolo Formento, from Oct 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 Formento has played.
What does Paolo Formento play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Paolo Formento opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Formento answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Paolo Formento play as White?
As White, Paolo Formento's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Formento play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Formento most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Paolo Formento's FIDE rating?
Paolo Formento is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Paolo Formento played?
Our database contains 375 games by Paolo Formento, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 121 draws, 132 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Formento?
375 games by Paolo Formento 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.