Prepare against Raul Nardone
Canada · World #111,463 classical · FIDE ID 2617307
When preparing against Raul Nardone, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Raul Nardone, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Nardone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Nardone 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 | 1,697 | 1,798 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 85 | 78 | 113 | 30.8% |
| As White | 143 | 52 | 37 | 54 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 133 | 33 | 41 | 59 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Nardone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Nardone's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 45.5% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 62 | 43.4% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.0% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Nardone usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Nardone usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Nardone usually continues e5 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 96.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 40.4% | 42.1% |
| f5 | 14 | 29.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Raul Nardone's chess games
All 276 games by Raul Nardone in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 85 wins, 78 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 28 | 6/6/16 | 21.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Louis Robichaud | 2,102 | Montreal Pere Noel | A48 |
| Jun 2013 | Guillaume Cardin | 2,053 | Montreal Mercredi 05 | A80 |
| Dec 2012 | Zhiyuan Zhang | 2,013 | Montreal Pere Noel | D03 |
| Nov 2011 | Zhao Yang Luo | 1,957 | Montreal Mercredi 11 | D05 |
| Apr 2014 | Alain Dumouchel | 1,951 | Montreal Mercredi 04 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Mercredi 11 | 2018 | 38 | 16 | 1,730 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2019 | 34 | 16.5 | 1,811 |
| Montreal Mercredi 04 | 2019 | 34 | 18.5 | 1,864 |
| Montreal Mercredi 05 | 2019 | 31 | 13.5 | 1,797 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2018 | 30 | 14.5 | 1,777 |
| Montreal Mercredi 08 | 2018 | 29 | 13 | 1,809 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2019 | 26 | 16.5 | 1,904 |
| Quebec Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,769 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luc Gauthier (12 games) · Maxim Barko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Nardone's chess games?
276 games by Raul Nardone, from Sep 2023 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 Raul Nardone has played.
What does Raul Nardone play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Raul Nardone opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Nardone answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Raul Nardone play as White?
As White, Raul Nardone's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Nardone play as Black?
As Black, Raul Nardone most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Raul Nardone's FIDE rating?
Raul Nardone is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Raul Nardone played?
Our database contains 276 games by Raul Nardone, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 78 draws, 113 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Nardone?
276 games by Raul Nardone 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.