Prepare against Roberto Vannicola
Italy · World #100,100 classical · FIDE ID 876674
When preparing against Roberto Vannicola, expect 1.c4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 48 games by Roberto Vannicola, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Vannicola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Vannicola 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 | 1,729 | 1,740 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 25.0% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Vannicola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Vannicola's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 92.0% | 37.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Vannicola usually continues Nc3 (20.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vannicola usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Vannicola usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vannicola usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vannicola usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Roberto Vannicola's chess games
All 48 games by Roberto Vannicola in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Johnny Marinucci | 1,774 | 14th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | A16 |
| Nov 2015 | Giovanni Squadrani | 1,719 | 18th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | B12 |
| Nov 2012 | Marco Fornelli | 1,618 | 15th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | A34 |
| Nov 2012 | Elisa Lazzaro | 1,533 | 15th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | A28 |
| Nov 2011 | Nicola Antognoni | 1,524 | 14th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,578 |
| ch-Fermo Provinciale FM | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,521 |
| 14th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-Fermo Province | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,538 |
| 15th Porto San Giorgio Weekend B | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,580 |
| 16th Porto Sant Elpidio Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| 17th Porto Sant Elpidio Open | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,413 |
| ch-Ancona Ascoli Province | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Vannicola's chess games?
48 games by Roberto Vannicola, from Aug 2012 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 Vannicola has played.
What does Roberto Vannicola play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Roberto Vannicola opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Vannicola answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Roberto Vannicola play as White?
As White, Roberto Vannicola's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Vannicola play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Vannicola most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Roberto Vannicola's FIDE rating?
Roberto Vannicola is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Roberto Vannicola played?
Our database contains 48 games by Roberto Vannicola, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Vannicola?
48 games by Roberto Vannicola 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.