Prepare against Paolo Quirico
Italy · World #21,291 classical · FIDE ID 823732
Our database contains 160 games by Paolo Quirico, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Quirico's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Quirico 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 | 2,046 | 2,191 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,175 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,119 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 76 | 45 | 39 | 47.5% |
| As White | 80 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 36 | 24 | 20 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Quirico's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Quirico's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 67.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 18.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.0% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Quirico usually continues Bf4 (63.3% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Quirico usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Quirico usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Quirico usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Quirico usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Quirico usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 62.2% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 15 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 69.0% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Paolo Quirico's chess games
All 160 games by Paolo Quirico in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 76 wins, 45 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Norbert Friedrich | 2,350 | 51st Imperia Open A | C06 |
| Sep 2009 | Raffaele Di Paolo | 2,318 | 51st Imperia Open A | D02 |
| Feb 2006 | Fabrizio Molina | 2,264 | 1st Asti Alfieri Memorial | A37 |
| Jun 2014 | Alberto Profumo | 2,256 | Vercelli Open | A48 |
| Jan 2011 | Alessio Gallucci | 2,218 | 36th Turin Epifania Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Torino Province | 2012 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-Torino 36th | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,993 |
| 51st Imperia Open A | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,392 |
| 3rd Asti Alfieri Memorial | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,216 |
| Robecchetto Open A 25th | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| 2nd Asti Alfieri Memorial | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,337 |
| 36th Turin Epifania Open | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| 4th Asti Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Quirico's chess games?
160 games by Paolo Quirico, from Oct 2006 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 Quirico has played.
What does Paolo Quirico play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Paolo Quirico opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Quirico answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Paolo Quirico play as White?
As White, Paolo Quirico's most-played openings in our database are: London System (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Quirico play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Quirico most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Paolo Quirico's FIDE rating?
Paolo Quirico is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Paolo Quirico played?
Our database contains 160 games by Paolo Quirico, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 45 draws, 39 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Quirico?
160 games by Paolo Quirico 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.