Prepare against Pierpaolo Ranieri
Italy · World #32,724 classical · FIDE ID 893986
Our database contains 45 games by Pierpaolo Ranieri, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pierpaolo Ranieri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierpaolo Ranieri 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 | 1,970 | 1,984 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,895 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,851 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 44.4% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierpaolo Ranieri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierpaolo Ranieri's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 68.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ranieri usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ranieri usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ranieri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Pierpaolo Ranieri's chess games
All 45 games by Pierpaolo Ranieri in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | U Zenker | 2,089 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | D37 |
| Aug 2024 | Maximilian Pfaltz | 2,061 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E94 |
| Aug 2024 | Levi Malinowsky | 2,006 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D91 |
| Aug 2019 | Benny Todts | 1,932 | 21st Barcelona Sants Open | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Stephane Coletta | 1,918 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,055 |
| 18th Sants Hostafrancs Open C | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 4th Wohlen Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,693 |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,797 |
| 37th Geneva Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierpaolo Ranieri's chess games?
45 games by Pierpaolo Ranieri, from Dec 2012 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 Pierpaolo Ranieri has played.
What does Pierpaolo Ranieri play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Pierpaolo Ranieri opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierpaolo Ranieri answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pierpaolo Ranieri play as White?
As White, Pierpaolo Ranieri's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierpaolo Ranieri play as Black?
As Black, Pierpaolo Ranieri most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Pierpaolo Ranieri's FIDE rating?
Pierpaolo Ranieri is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (May 2026).
How many games has Pierpaolo Ranieri played?
Our database contains 45 games by Pierpaolo Ranieri, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierpaolo Ranieri?
45 games by Pierpaolo Ranieri 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.