Prepare against Pietro Buffa
Italy · World #33,166 classical · FIDE ID 885835
Our database contains 40 games by Pietro Buffa, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pietro Buffa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pietro Buffa 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 | 1,968 | 2,064 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,089 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 20.0% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pietro Buffa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pietro Buffa's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Buffa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Buffa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Buffa usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Buffa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Buffa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Pietro Buffa's chess games
All 40 games by Pietro Buffa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Stefano Yao | 2,305 | 8th Biella Open | D41 |
| Feb 2015 | Federico Nastro | 1,970 | 2nd Torino Carnevale Open | E65 |
| Jul 2016 | Simon Ferriz | 1,969 | 7th Vaujany Open A | B34 |
| Jul 2015 | Vermeer Grange | 1,900 | 6th Vaujany Open A | E61 |
| Mar 2012 | Denis Paonessa | 1,854 | 1st Piverone Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Vaujany Open A | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| 17th Nichelino Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,937 |
| 16th Nichelino Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,823 |
| Biella Open B 6th | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| 7th Vaujany Open A | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,894 |
| 1st Piverone Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,632 |
| 8th Biella Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,287 |
| 2nd Torino Carnevale Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pietro Buffa's chess games?
40 games by Pietro Buffa, from Jan 2012 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 Buffa has played.
What does Pietro Buffa play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Pietro Buffa opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pietro Buffa answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Pietro Buffa play as White?
As White, Pietro Buffa's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pietro Buffa play as Black?
As Black, Pietro Buffa most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Pietro Buffa's FIDE rating?
Pietro Buffa is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Pietro Buffa played?
Our database contains 40 games by Pietro Buffa, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pietro Buffa?
40 games by Pietro Buffa 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.