Prepare against Paolo Ragni
Italy · World #27,467 classical · FIDE ID 808768
When preparing against Paolo Ragni, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 80 games by Paolo Ragni, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Ragni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Ragni 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 | 2,001 | 2,182 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,131 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,111 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 36 | 15 | 29 | 45.0% |
| As White | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Ragni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Ragni's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 44.4% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 25.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 19.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ragni usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ragni usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Ragni usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ragni usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ragni usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Ragni usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 70.8% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Paolo Ragni's chess games
All 80 games by Paolo Ragni in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 36 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D68 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Paolo Racioppo | 2,218 | ch-PIE | B23 |
| Apr 2004 | Fabrizio Ranieri | 2,216 | ch-PIE | C00 |
| Feb 2001 | Luca Cesare Fassio | 2,201 | 18th Turin Open | B06 |
| May 1998 | Corrado Astengo | 2,180 | Turin Open | C41 |
| Apr 2005 | Enrico Faraoni | 2,151 | ch-Piemonte | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PIE | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,152 |
| Turin Open | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-Turin | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-Torino Assoluto 48th | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| 46th Torino-ch Assoluto | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| ch-Torino Province | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,957 |
| 7th Turin Piemonte Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,044 |
| Turin FreeTUR Open | 2007 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Ragni's chess games?
80 games by Paolo Ragni, from Oct 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 Ragni has played.
What does Paolo Ragni play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Paolo Ragni opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Ragni answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Paolo Ragni play as White?
As White, Paolo Ragni's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Ragni play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Ragni most often plays: Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Paolo Ragni's FIDE rating?
Paolo Ragni is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Paolo Ragni played?
Our database contains 80 games by Paolo Ragni, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Ragni?
80 games by Paolo Ragni 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.