Prepare against Pierluigi Passerotti
FM · Italy · World #19,837 classical · FIDE ID 800309
Our database contains 718 games by Pierluigi Passerotti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierluigi Passerotti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierluigi Passerotti 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 | 2,058 | 2,326 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,265 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,256 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 718 | 318 | 202 | 198 | 44.3% |
| As White | 358 | 169 | 108 | 81 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 360 | 149 | 94 | 117 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierluigi Passerotti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierluigi Passerotti's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 168 | 46.9% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 108 | 30.2% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 15.4% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 4.5% | 46.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Passerotti usually continues Nf3 (71.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Passerotti usually continues c4 (75.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Passerotti usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Passerotti usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Passerotti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Passerotti usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 65.2% | 56.2% |
| e5 | 43 | 26.7% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.2% | 15.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 34.9% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 28.4% | 41.9% |
| f5 | 29 | 26.6% | 70.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.5% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Pierluigi Passerotti's chess games
All 718 games by Pierluigi Passerotti 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: 318 wins, 202 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 35 | 21/9/5 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 22 | 14/6/2 | 63.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D34 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 37 | 24/5/8 | 64.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1979 | Istvan Csom | 2,510 | Rome | B20 |
| Jan 1991 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 2,500 | Amantea Open | D31 |
| Jan 1997 | Dragan Barlov | 2,455 | Telese | B30 |
| Jan 1990 | Semko Semkov | 2,450 | Rome Open | A85 |
| Aug 1990 | Sergio Mariotti | 2,450 | 2nd Catania Open | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome-B | 1988 | 54 | 27 | 2,338 |
| Rome Open | 2007 | 30 | 16 | 2,317 |
| Rome | 1979 | 23 | 5.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-ITA 39 | 1979 | 14 | 9 | 2,434 |
| Reggio Emilia-24 1881/82 | 1982 | 13 | 7 | 2,390 |
| ch-ITA 38 | 1977 | 13 | 5 | 2,315 |
| ch-Rome | 1997 | 12 | 9 | 2,453 |
| ch-ITA 45 | 1985 | 12 | 5 | 2,270 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Roberto Messa (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierluigi Passerotti's chess games?
718 games by Pierluigi Passerotti, 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 Pierluigi Passerotti has played.
What does Pierluigi Passerotti play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Pierluigi Passerotti opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierluigi Passerotti answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games).
What openings does Pierluigi Passerotti play as White?
As White, Pierluigi Passerotti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 358 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierluigi Passerotti play as Black?
As Black, Pierluigi Passerotti most often plays: Dutch Defense (37 games, 64.9% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 360 games.
What is Pierluigi Passerotti's FIDE rating?
Pierluigi Passerotti is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Pierluigi Passerotti played?
Our database contains 718 games by Pierluigi Passerotti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 318 wins, 202 draws, 198 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierluigi Passerotti?
718 games by Pierluigi Passerotti 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.