Prepare against Roberto Verrascina
Italy · World #21,560 classical · FIDE ID 802395
Our database contains 163 games by Roberto Verrascina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Verrascina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Verrascina 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 | 2,044 | 2,240 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,235 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,152 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 60 | 56 | 47 | 36.8% |
| As White | 80 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 83 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Verrascina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Verrascina's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 47.5% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 36.3% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 8.8% | 64.3% |
| Nh3 | 4 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Verrascina usually continues Bg5 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Verrascina usually continues Bg5 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Verrascina usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 51.7% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Verrascina usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Verrascina usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Verrascina usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 77.1% | 59.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 29 | 85.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Roberto Verrascina's chess games
All 163 games by Roberto Verrascina 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: 60 wins, 56 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| A00 | Amar Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 13/11/11 | 37.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 27 | 14/4/9 | 51.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Michele Godena | 2,485 | Montecatini Terme Open | A00 |
| Sep 1989 | Ante Jurkovic | 2,380 | 3rd Alba Adriatica Open | E60 |
| Jan 1991 | Dinglong Zhu | 2,345 | Rome Open | B04 |
| Sep 2003 | Stefan Gross | 2,328 | 45th Imperia Open A | B03 |
| Jan 1991 | Franco Zaninotto | 2,310 | Budapest Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Open | 1996 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,383 |
| 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,061 |
| ch-ITA Seniors 50 44th | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,124 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,031 |
| 10th Vitinia Open | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,995 |
| chT-ITA UISP | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Verrascina's chess games?
163 games by Roberto Verrascina, 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 Verrascina has played.
What does Roberto Verrascina play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Roberto Verrascina opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Verrascina answers 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Roberto Verrascina play as White?
As White, Roberto Verrascina's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Verrascina play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Verrascina most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Roberto Verrascina's FIDE rating?
Roberto Verrascina is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Roberto Verrascina played?
Our database contains 163 games by Roberto Verrascina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 56 draws, 47 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Verrascina?
163 games by Roberto Verrascina 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.