Prepare against Paolo Nannelli
CM · Italy · World #16,624 classical · FIDE ID 804991
Our database contains 136 games by Paolo Nannelli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Nannelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Nannelli 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 | 2,088 | 2,230 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,227 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,245 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 35 | 58 | 43 | 25.7% |
| As White | 66 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 15 | 29 | 26 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Nannelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Nannelli's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 59.1% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 22.7% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 16.7% | 63.6% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Nannelli usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nannelli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Nannelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Nannelli usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Nannelli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Nannelli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 48.4% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Paolo Nannelli's chess games
All 136 games by Paolo Nannelli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 58 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Stefan Pogosyan | 2,387 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | A57 |
| Jan 1999 | Pierluigi Iotti | 2,318 | ch-ITA sf | A53 |
| Jan 1994 | Umberto Scotti | 2,250 | Montecatini Terme Open | E92 |
| Jan 1995 | Costantino Aldrovandi | 2,220 | Montecatini Terme Open | C14 |
| Apr 2017 | Dominik Cech | 2,172 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2011 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,312 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Formia Open | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,271 |
| 26th Milan Crespi Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| 26th Corsico Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 25th Milan Crespi Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| 5th Nereto Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Nannelli's chess games?
136 games by Paolo Nannelli, from Apr 2003 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 Nannelli has played.
What does Paolo Nannelli play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Paolo Nannelli opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Nannelli answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Paolo Nannelli play as White?
As White, Paolo Nannelli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Nannelli play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Nannelli most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Paolo Nannelli's FIDE rating?
Paolo Nannelli is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Paolo Nannelli played?
Our database contains 136 games by Paolo Nannelli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 58 draws, 43 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Nannelli?
136 games by Paolo Nannelli 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.