Prepare against Paolo Litrico
Italy · World #60,879 classical · FIDE ID 829781
Our database contains 198 games by Paolo Litrico, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Litrico's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Litrico 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 | 1,852 | 1,987 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,821 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,821 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 70 | 35 | 93 | 35.4% |
| As White | 103 | 34 | 18 | 51 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 95 | 36 | 17 | 42 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Litrico's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Litrico's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 99.0% | 42.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Litrico usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Litrico usually continues Bf4 (52.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Litrico usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Litrico usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.4% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 27 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Paolo Litrico's chess games
All 198 games by Paolo Litrico in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 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: 70 wins, 35 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 33 | 12/8/13 | 36.4% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Giulio Michele Calavalle | 2,237 | 1st Cento Open | D02 |
| Feb 2012 | Luigi Santolini | 2,187 | 5th Noale Szabados Memorial-A | A81 |
| Feb 2009 | Marco Boscolo | 2,129 | ch-Venice Province 69th | D02 |
| Oct 2013 | Enrico Gallo | 2,114 | 08th Chioggia Open A | C80 |
| Oct 2013 | Davide Bellemo | 2,104 | 08th Chioggia Open A | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Salvioli Open | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,534 |
| 1st Cento Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| 10th Padova Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 14th Trieste Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,004 |
| 11th Padova Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
| 13th Padova Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,036 |
| 12th Padova Open A | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,761 |
| 9th Padova Open | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Litrico's chess games?
198 games by Paolo Litrico, from Jul 2007 to Aug 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 Litrico has played.
What does Paolo Litrico play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Paolo Litrico opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Litrico answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Paolo Litrico play as White?
As White, Paolo Litrico's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Litrico play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Litrico most often plays: Dutch Defense (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Paolo Litrico's FIDE rating?
Paolo Litrico is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Paolo Litrico played?
Our database contains 198 games by Paolo Litrico, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 35 draws, 93 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Litrico?
198 games by Paolo Litrico 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.