Prepare against Roberto Tamai
FM · Italy · World #14,921 classical · FIDE ID 801798
When preparing against Roberto Tamai, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 60 games by Roberto Tamai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Tamai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Tamai 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 | 2,106 | 2,305 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 25 | 14 | 21 | 41.7% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Tamai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Tamai's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 84.8% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 58.9% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Tamai usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Tamai usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Tamai usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Tamai usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Tamai usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Tamai usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Roberto Tamai's chess games
All 60 games by Roberto Tamai 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Ivica Raicevic | 2,340 | Caorle Open | C05 |
| Jan 1995 | Antonio Rosino | 2,320 | chT-ITA | B00 |
| Jan 1996 | Carlo Luciani | 2,290 | chT-ITA UISP | C06 |
| Feb 1994 | Stefano De Eccher | 2,280 | chT-ITA A2 Est | A19 |
| Jul 1991 | Dragan Tesic | 2,265 | Caorle Open A | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caorle Open | 1993 | 17 | 9 | 2,278 |
| Rome Open | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,395 |
| Caorle Open A | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| Conegliano Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,222 |
| chT-Verona Serie A2/3 51st | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| chT-ITA | 1995 | 4 | 2 | 2,305 |
| chT-ITA UISP | 1996 | 3 | 2 | 2,423 |
| chT-ITA A2 Est | 1994 | 3 | 2 | 2,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Tamai's chess games?
60 games by Roberto Tamai, 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 Roberto Tamai has played.
What does Roberto Tamai play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Roberto Tamai opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Tamai answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Roberto Tamai play as White?
As White, Roberto Tamai's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Tamai play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Tamai most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Roberto Tamai's FIDE rating?
Roberto Tamai is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Roberto Tamai played?
Our database contains 60 games by Roberto Tamai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Tamai?
60 games by Roberto Tamai 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.