Prepare against Roberta De Nisi
Italy · World #85,506 classical · FIDE ID 821411
When preparing against Roberta De Nisi, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 176 games by Roberta De Nisi, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberta De Nisi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberta De Nisi 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 | 1,772 | 1,975 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,865 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,838 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 54 | 36 | 86 | 30.7% |
| As White | 92 | 28 | 17 | 47 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 26 | 19 | 39 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberta De Nisi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberta De Nisi's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 92.4% | 38.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.5% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 38.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nisi usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Nisi usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Nisi usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nisi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Nisi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Nisi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 86.4% | 38.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 24 | 96.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Roberta De Nisi's chess games
All 176 games by Roberta De Nisi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 54 wins, 36 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,259 | 70th ch-ITA sf | C02 |
| Oct 2012 | Matthias Kierzek | 2,191 | 34th Arco Open | A80 |
| Oct 2012 | Fritz Maurer | 2,152 | 34th Arco Open | A87 |
| Dec 2010 | Dino Dalponte | 2,141 | Nago Torbole Open A | A84 |
| Dec 2010 | Cesare Igor De Vita | 2,078 | Nago Torbole Open A | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condino Open | 2010 | 14 | 7 | 1,941 |
| ch-ITA w | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,730 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| 70th ch-ITA sf | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| 72nd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberta De Nisi's chess games?
176 games by Roberta De Nisi, from Oct 2005 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 Roberta De Nisi has played.
What does Roberta De Nisi play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Roberta De Nisi opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberta De Nisi answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Roberta De Nisi play as White?
As White, Roberta De Nisi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberta De Nisi play as Black?
As Black, Roberta De Nisi most often plays: Dutch Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Roberta De Nisi's FIDE rating?
Roberta De Nisi is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Roberta De Nisi played?
Our database contains 176 games by Roberta De Nisi, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 36 draws, 86 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberta De Nisi?
176 games by Roberta De Nisi 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.