Prepare against Paolo Tocco
CM · Italy · World #28,727 classical · FIDE ID 804029
Our database contains 179 games by Paolo Tocco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Tocco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Tocco 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 | 1,993 | 2,215 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,057 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,129 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 79 | 35 | 65 | 44.1% |
| As White | 89 | 39 | 21 | 29 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 90 | 40 | 14 | 36 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Tocco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Tocco's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 75.3% | 55.2% |
| f4 | 15 | 16.9% | 56.7% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tocco usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tocco usually continues e4 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Tocco usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 17% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Tocco usually continues e3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Tocco usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Tocco usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 43.2% | 59.4% |
| b6 | 9 | 24.3% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 22.6% | 71.4% |
| b6 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Paolo Tocco's chess games
All 179 games by Paolo Tocco 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: 79 wins, 35 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Virgilio Vuelban | 2,341 | 28th Arco Open | D00 |
| Jul 2008 | Andrea Cocchi | 2,323 | ch-ITA sf | A26 |
| Oct 2012 | David Burnier | 2,313 | 34th Arco Open | A03 |
| Oct 2012 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 2,296 | 34th Arco Open | C45 |
| Nov 2022 | Alois Lanc | 2,268 | 30th Wch Seniors 65 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,066 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,227 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,275 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,066 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Tocco's chess games?
179 games by Paolo Tocco, 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 Tocco has played.
What does Paolo Tocco play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Paolo Tocco opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Tocco answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...b6 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games).
What openings does Paolo Tocco play as White?
As White, Paolo Tocco's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Tocco play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Tocco most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Owen Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Paolo Tocco's FIDE rating?
Paolo Tocco is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (May 2010).
How many games has Paolo Tocco played?
Our database contains 179 games by Paolo Tocco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 35 draws, 65 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Tocco?
179 games by Paolo Tocco 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.