Prepare against Raffaele Di Paolo
FM · Italy · World #4,582 classical · FIDE ID 803014
Our database contains 583 games by Raffaele Di Paolo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raffaele Di Paolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raffaele Di Paolo 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 | 2,285 | 2,371 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,288 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 583 | 250 | 153 | 179 | 42.9% |
| As White | 291 | 139 | 80 | 72 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 292 | 111 | 73 | 107 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raffaele Di Paolo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raffaele Di Paolo's side.
First moves as White (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 95.5% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.1% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Paolo usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Paolo usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paolo usually continues d4 (73.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Paolo usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Paolo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Paolo usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 45.6% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 51 | 37.5% | 51.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.4% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 67.3% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 22 | 20.0% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Raffaele Di Paolo's chess games
All 583 games by Raffaele Di Paolo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 250 wins, 153 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 44 | 22/9/13 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 22 | 4/6/12 | 18.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 5/3/10 | 26.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Alexandre Lesiege | 2,521 | ch-Francophone 4th | E99 |
| Aug 2003 | Stefan Djuric | 2,488 | 7th Genova Open | B30 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Naumkin | 2,480 | Celle Ligure Open | A08 |
| Aug 2015 | Marko Tratar | 2,479 | 17th Trieste Open | D30 |
| Nov 2001 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,465 | Genova Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celle Ligure Open | 1997 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,342 |
| Genova Open | 2001 | 19 | 11 | 2,393 |
| Genova Ducale Open | 2004 | 17 | 10 | 2,362 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 11 | 2 | 2,080 |
| ch-ITA 62nd | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| 4th Genova Open | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,568 |
| Genova Open 1 | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,376 |
| 36th Imperia Open A | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raffaele Di Paolo's chess games?
583 games by Raffaele Di Paolo, from Apr 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 Di Paolo has played.
What does Raffaele Di Paolo play on the first move as White?
Across 291 games with White in our database, Raffaele Di Paolo opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raffaele Di Paolo answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Raffaele Di Paolo play as White?
As White, Raffaele Di Paolo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raffaele Di Paolo play as Black?
As Black, Raffaele Di Paolo most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 292 games.
What is Raffaele Di Paolo's FIDE rating?
Raffaele Di Paolo is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Raffaele Di Paolo played?
Our database contains 583 games by Raffaele Di Paolo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 250 wins, 153 draws, 179 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raffaele Di Paolo?
583 games by Raffaele Di Paolo 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.