Prepare against Pierluigi Piscopo
IM · Italy · World #3,940 classical · FIDE ID 809152
Our database contains 929 games by Pierluigi Piscopo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pierluigi Piscopo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierluigi Piscopo 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 | 2,304 | 2,432 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,402 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,417 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 929 | 328 | 353 | 247 | 35.3% |
| As White | 457 | 180 | 174 | 102 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 472 | 148 | 179 | 145 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierluigi Piscopo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierluigi Piscopo's side.
First moves as White (457 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 404 | 88.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 19 | 4.2% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 16 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.3% | 53.3% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Piscopo usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Piscopo usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Piscopo usually continues d4 (54.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Piscopo usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Piscopo usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nc6 (5% of these games) — Piscopo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 195 | 96.1% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 78.7% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 20 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.1% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Pierluigi Piscopo's chess games
All 929 games by Pierluigi Piscopo 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: 328 wins, 353 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 83 | 31/28/24 | 37.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 86 | 36/27/23 | 41.9% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 67 | 17/28/22 | 25.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 36 | 14/16/6 | 38.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| E70 | English Opening | 19 | 2/10/7 | 10.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,626 | Reggio Emilia 0506 48th | B33 |
| Apr 2020 | Daniil Yuffa | 2,594 | Molodezhka-ITA online | D34 |
| Jun 2008 | Artur Kogan | 2,570 | 4th Sort Open | B50 |
| Feb 2011 | Manuel Leon Hoyos | 2,565 | 1st Cento Open | A09 |
| Jul 2018 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,558 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 23 | 15 | 2,356 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2012 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| 65th ch-ITA | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,346 |
| 01st Rome Petra-A | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,482 |
| ch-ITA 66th | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,424 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,434 |
| ch-ITA 70th | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,457 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sabino Brunello (13 games) · Fabio Bruno (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierluigi Piscopo's chess games?
929 games by Pierluigi Piscopo, 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 Pierluigi Piscopo has played.
What does Pierluigi Piscopo play on the first move as White?
Across 457 games with White in our database, Pierluigi Piscopo opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierluigi Piscopo answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pierluigi Piscopo play as White?
As White, Pierluigi Piscopo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (83 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 457 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierluigi Piscopo play as Black?
As Black, Pierluigi Piscopo most often plays: Sicilian (86 games, 41.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (67 games, 25.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (36 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 472 games.
What is Pierluigi Piscopo's FIDE rating?
Pierluigi Piscopo is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Pierluigi Piscopo played?
Our database contains 929 games by Pierluigi Piscopo, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 328 wins, 353 draws, 247 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierluigi Piscopo?
929 games by Pierluigi Piscopo 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.