Prepare against Pietro Barrera
Italy · World #90,168 classical · FIDE ID 828084
When preparing against Pietro Barrera, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Pietro Barrera, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pietro Barrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pietro Barrera 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 | 1,758 | 1,925 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,902 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 55 | 40 | 36 | 42.0% |
| As White | 67 | 32 | 20 | 15 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pietro Barrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pietro Barrera's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 64.2% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 22 | 32.8% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 59.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Barrera usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Barrera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Barrera usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 70.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 24.3% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Pietro Barrera's chess games
All 131 games by Pietro Barrera in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 55 wins, 40 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Stefano Pogliano | 1,988 | 10th Robecchetto Spring Open | B73 |
| Nov 2006 | Fabio Casartelli | 1,947 | Bratto Martesana Open | D00 |
| May 2014 | Loris Testa | 1,930 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | B50 |
| Oct 2005 | Igor Giussani | 1,924 | 6th Novara-B | E66 |
| Aug 2007 | Carlo Menegollo | 1,889 | 27th Bratto Open B | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| 10th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,890 |
| 11th Robecchetto Autunn Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| 9th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,701 |
| 21st Robecchetto Open Autumn | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,607 |
| 8th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,855 |
| 8th Robecchetto Autumn Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pietro Barrera's chess games?
131 games by Pietro Barrera, from Oct 2006 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 Pietro Barrera has played.
What does Pietro Barrera play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Pietro Barrera opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pietro Barrera answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Pietro Barrera play as White?
As White, Pietro Barrera's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pietro Barrera play as Black?
As Black, Pietro Barrera most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Pietro Barrera's FIDE rating?
Pietro Barrera is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Pietro Barrera played?
Our database contains 131 games by Pietro Barrera, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 40 draws, 36 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pietro Barrera?
131 games by Pietro Barrera 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.