Prepare against Roberto Negro
Italy · World #13,729 classical · FIDE ID 896721
Our database contains 246 games by Roberto Negro, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Negro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto 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 | 2,119 | 2,212 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,174 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,150 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 96 | 67 | 82 | 39.0% |
| As White | 127 | 56 | 33 | 38 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 119 | 40 | 34 | 44 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Negro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Negro's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 44.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 47 | 37.0% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 15.0% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Negro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Negro usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Negro usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 66.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Negro usually continues g3 (67.9% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Negro usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Negro usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 42.2% | 64.8% |
| c5 | 18 | 28.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 43.8% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 25.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Roberto Negro's chess games
All 246 games by Roberto Negro in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 96 wins, 67 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D05 | Colle System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 20/5/11 | 55.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,360 | Aosta Open | E26 |
| Nov 2013 | Jie Xia | 2,284 | 19th Venice Autumn Open | A37 |
| Oct 2012 | Andrea Del Monaco | 2,275 | 7th Chioggia Open A | E29 |
| Jun 2023 | Luigi Lain | 2,272 | Dueville Open A | B13 |
| May 2012 | Fabrizio Molina | 2,269 | 5th Basso Veronese Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Bratto Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| 32nd Bratto Open B | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| 22nd Olympiad | 1976 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,518 |
| Marostica Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| 31st Bratto Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,209 |
| 8th Arco Christmas Open | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| Caorle Open | 1989 | 7 | 3 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Negro's chess games?
246 games by Roberto Negro, from Nov 2011 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 Roberto Negro has played.
What does Roberto Negro play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Roberto Negro opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Negro answers 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Roberto Negro play as White?
As White, Roberto Negro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Negro play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Negro most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Roberto Negro's FIDE rating?
Roberto Negro is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Roberto Negro played?
Our database contains 246 games by Roberto Negro, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 67 draws, 82 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Negro?
246 games by Roberto 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.