Prepare against Paolo Vezzosi
IM · Italy · World #12,131 classical · FIDE ID 800341
When preparing against Paolo Vezzosi, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,727 games by Paolo Vezzosi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Vezzosi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Vezzosi 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 | 2,139 | 2,383 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,306 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,382 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,727 | 733 | 582 | 412 | 42.4% |
| As White | 850 | 404 | 283 | 163 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 877 | 329 | 299 | 249 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Vezzosi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Vezzosi's side.
First moves as White (850 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 453 | 53.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 173 | 20.4% | 61.0% |
| c4 | 116 | 13.6% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 106 | 12.5% | 63.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Vezzosi usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vezzosi usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vezzosi usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vezzosi usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vezzosi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vezzosi usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (385 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 133 | 34.5% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 111 | 28.8% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 63 | 16.4% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 36 | 9.4% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 19 | 4.9% | 60.5% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 219 | 72.0% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 38 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 13 | 4.3% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 11 | 3.6% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.6% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.0% | 22.2% |
Paolo Vezzosi's chess games
All 1,727 games by Paolo Vezzosi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 733 wins, 582 draws, 412 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 79 | 36/28/15 | 45.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 61 | 28/23/10 | 45.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 50 | 19/20/11 | 38.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 24/12/7 | 55.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 15/12/6 | 45.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 15/8/4 | 55.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 24 | 15/6/3 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 7/11/5 | 30.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 56 | 20/17/19 | 35.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 42 | 21/11/10 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 16/7/10 | 48.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 4/11/13 | 14.3% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 26 | 16/6/4 | 61.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Alberto David | 2,608 | 1st Fermo Open | A80 |
| Jan 2002 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,560 | Montecatini Terme-A | A37 |
| Aug 2010 | Manuel Leon Hoyos | 2,556 | 1st Fermo Open | A75 |
| Dec 1999 | Evgeniy Solozhenkin | 2,544 | 42nd Reggio Emilia 9900 | E18 |
| Oct 2016 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,543 | ch-Francophone 4th | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2018 | 93 | 45.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2015 | 73 | 49.5 | 2,386 |
| Forli Open | 1993 | 54 | 24.5 | 2,295 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2000 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,423 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,378 |
| Montecatini Terme | 1999 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,357 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 19 | 11 | 2,420 |
| Milan SSM Open 08 | 2014 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,250 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Michele Godena (20 games) · Igor Efimov (13 games) · Spartaco Sarno (12 games) · Corrado Astengo (12 games) · Danilo Pelizzola (11 games) · Daniele Genocchio (11 games) · Fabrizio Bellia (10 games) · Fabio Bruno (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Vezzosi's chess games?
1,727 games by Paolo Vezzosi, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vezzosi has played.
What does Paolo Vezzosi play on the first move as White?
Across 850 games with White in our database, Paolo Vezzosi opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Vezzosi answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Paolo Vezzosi play as White?
As White, Paolo Vezzosi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (79 games, 45.6% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 45.9% win rate); English Opening (50 games, 38.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 850 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Vezzosi play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Vezzosi most often plays: Indian Defense (56 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 877 games.
What is Paolo Vezzosi's FIDE rating?
Paolo Vezzosi is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Paolo Vezzosi played?
Our database contains 1,727 games by Paolo Vezzosi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 733 wins, 582 draws, 412 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Vezzosi?
1,727 games by Paolo Vezzosi 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.