Prepare against Raffaele Bianco
Italy · World #27,304 classical · FIDE ID 812749
Our database contains 66 games by Raffaele Bianco, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raffaele Bianco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raffaele Bianco 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 | 2,002 | 2,153 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,077 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raffaele Bianco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raffaele Bianco's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 88.2% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bianco usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bianco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (3% of these games) — Bianco usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bianco usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bianco usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 76.9% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 20.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Raffaele Bianco's chess games
All 66 games by Raffaele Bianco in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Nicolo Napoli | 2,211 | 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | C45 |
| Aug 2001 | Vincenzo Capone | 2,154 | 24th ch-ITA U20 | C92 |
| Feb 2006 | Alessandro Pelagatti | 2,082 | 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | C65 |
| Aug 2001 | Alberto Pulito | 2,050 | 24th ch-ITA U20 | C00 |
| Feb 2006 | Walter Trumpf | 2,049 | 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 24th ch-ITA U20 | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 2nd Bisaccia Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,180 |
| Salerno Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| Giugliano Open 5th | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,950 |
| Napoli Parthenope Open 1st | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raffaele Bianco's chess games?
66 games by Raffaele Bianco, from Jul 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 Raffaele Bianco has played.
What does Raffaele Bianco play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Raffaele Bianco opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raffaele Bianco answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Raffaele Bianco play as White?
As White, Raffaele Bianco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raffaele Bianco play as Black?
As Black, Raffaele Bianco most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Raffaele Bianco's FIDE rating?
Raffaele Bianco is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Raffaele Bianco played?
Our database contains 66 games by Raffaele Bianco, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raffaele Bianco?
66 games by Raffaele Bianco 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.