Prepare against Paolo Ranzato
Italy · World #87,166 classical · FIDE ID 807745
When preparing against Paolo Ranzato, expect 1.f4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 45.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 48 games by Paolo Ranzato, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Ranzato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Ranzato 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 | 1,767 | 1,974 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 35.4% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Ranzato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Ranzato's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 24 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ranzato usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Ranzato usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ranzato usually continues fxe5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Paolo Ranzato's chess games
All 48 games by Paolo Ranzato in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Gianni Rossi | 1,994 | 03rd Chioggia Open A | A02 |
| Oct 2008 | Paolo Litrico | 1,913 | 03rd Chioggia Open A | A03 |
| Oct 2012 | Amleto Penzo | 1,840 | 07th Chioggia Open B | A03 |
| Oct 2012 | Marco Grudina | 1,827 | 07th Chioggia Open B | B15 |
| Oct 2011 | Michele Mancin | 1,741 | 6th Chioggia Open B | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Crema Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Chioggia Open B 05th | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,625 |
| 04th Chioggia Open A | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,563 |
| 6th Chioggia Open B | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| 12th Chioggia Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,789 |
| 10th Chioggia Open B | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,734 |
| 13th Chioggia Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,629 |
| 03rd Chioggia Open A | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Ranzato's chess games?
48 games by Paolo Ranzato, from Jan 2009 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 Ranzato has played.
What does Paolo Ranzato play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Paolo Ranzato opens with 1.f4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Ranzato answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Paolo Ranzato play as White?
As White, Paolo Ranzato's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Ranzato play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Ranzato most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Paolo Ranzato's FIDE rating?
Paolo Ranzato is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Paolo Ranzato played?
Our database contains 48 games by Paolo Ranzato, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Ranzato?
48 games by Paolo Ranzato 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.