Prepare against Raffaele Negro
Italy · World #98,786 classical · FIDE ID 816795
When preparing against Raffaele Negro, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (24%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Raffaele Negro, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raffaele Negro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raffaele Negro 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 | 1,733 | 1,915 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 75 | 27 | 67 | 44.4% |
| As White | 84 | 33 | 13 | 38 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 85 | 42 | 14 | 29 | 49.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raffaele Negro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raffaele Negro's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 92.9% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Negro usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Negro usually continues Bf4 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Negro usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Negro usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Negro usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Negro usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 17 | 38.6% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 15 | 34.1% | 73.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Raffaele Negro's chess games
All 169 games by Raffaele Negro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 75 wins, 27 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 16/2/5 | 69.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Corrado Bonanzinga | 2,136 | 33rd Arco Open | D47 |
| May 2022 | Maurizio Bevilacqua | 2,049 | ch-Veneto qf 81st | A40 |
| Nov 2009 | Gabriele Oppici | 1,997 | Basso Veronese B 2nd | D00 |
| May 2010 | Alfredo Ricci | 1,980 | Basso Veronese Open A 3rd | D00 |
| May 2022 | Gianfranco Bertani | 1,946 | ch-Veneto qf 81st | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open B | 2019 | 14 | 9 | 1,818 |
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 12 | 6 | 1,779 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,911 |
| Basso Veronese Open A 3rd | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| Mogliano Veneto Open B 34th | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,776 |
| 5th Basso Veronese Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,841 |
| 4th Basso Veronese Open | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raffaele Negro's chess games?
169 games by Raffaele Negro, from Apr 2008 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 Negro has played.
What does Raffaele Negro play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Raffaele Negro opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raffaele Negro answers 1...b6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Raffaele Negro play as White?
As White, Raffaele Negro's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raffaele Negro play as Black?
As Black, Raffaele Negro most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 69.6% win rate); Owen Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Raffaele Negro's FIDE rating?
Raffaele Negro is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Raffaele Negro played?
Our database contains 169 games by Raffaele Negro, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 27 draws, 67 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raffaele Negro?
169 games by Raffaele Negro 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.