Prepare against Paolo Violini
Italy · World #53,346 classical · FIDE ID 822493
Our database contains 34 games by Paolo Violini, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Violini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Violini 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 | 1,880 | 2,019 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,946 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,988 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 35.3% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Violini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Violini's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Violini usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Violini usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Violini usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Violini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Violini usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Paolo Violini's chess games
All 34 games by Paolo Violini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Robert W Keough | 2,108 | 30th ch-NATO | C17 |
| Aug 2025 | Kaspars Circenis | 2,108 | 35th NATO Chess | D30 |
| Oct 2021 | Enrico Balmaceda | 1,976 | 31st ch-NATO | A49 |
| Aug 2025 | Peter Papler | 1,759 | 35th NATO Chess | B07 |
| Sep 2023 | Aleksejs Ivanovs | 1,756 | ch-NATO 33rd | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,731 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,036 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,904 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,793 |
| 3rd Arlington DC Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Violini's chess games?
34 games by Paolo Violini, from Jul 2005 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 Violini has played.
What does Paolo Violini play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Paolo Violini opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Violini answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Paolo Violini play as White?
As White, Paolo Violini's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Violini play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Violini most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Paolo Violini's FIDE rating?
Paolo Violini is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Paolo Violini played?
Our database contains 34 games by Paolo Violini, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Violini?
34 games by Paolo Violini 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.