Prepare against Rodolfo Stolfa
Italy · World #76,934 classical · FIDE ID 815438
When preparing against Rodolfo Stolfa, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Rodolfo Stolfa, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rodolfo Stolfa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodolfo Stolfa 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 | 1,799 | 1,933 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,858 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 63 | 43 | 105 | 29.9% |
| As White | 105 | 29 | 23 | 53 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 34 | 20 | 52 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodolfo Stolfa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodolfo Stolfa's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.6% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Stolfa usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Stolfa usually continues c4 (26.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Stolfa usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 96.0% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 97.7% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Rodolfo Stolfa's chess games
All 211 games by Rodolfo Stolfa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 63 wins, 43 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Giuseppe Laco | 2,225 | 3rd Nova Gorica Open | D06 |
| Feb 2000 | Emil Kerimov | 2,124 | 5th Nova Gorica Open | E11 |
| Jan 2012 | Matej Titan | 2,097 | 17th Nova Gorica Open A | E13 |
| Feb 2002 | Samo Stajner | 2,089 | 7th Nova Gorica Open | C45 |
| Jan 2003 | Flavij Nardin | 2,078 | 8th Nova Gorica Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Nova Gorica Open | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| 29th Arco Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,837 |
| 6th Nova Gorica Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| 5th Nova Gorica Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| 2nd Nova Gorica Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| 7th Nova Gorica Open | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 1,877 |
| 14th Nova Gorica Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,700 |
| 12th Nova Gorica Open B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodolfo Stolfa's chess games?
211 games by Rodolfo Stolfa, from Jan 2007 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 Rodolfo Stolfa has played.
What does Rodolfo Stolfa play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Rodolfo Stolfa opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodolfo Stolfa answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rodolfo Stolfa play as White?
As White, Rodolfo Stolfa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodolfo Stolfa play as Black?
As Black, Rodolfo Stolfa most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Rodolfo Stolfa's FIDE rating?
Rodolfo Stolfa is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Rodolfo Stolfa played?
Our database contains 211 games by Rodolfo Stolfa, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 43 draws, 105 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodolfo Stolfa?
211 games by Rodolfo Stolfa 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.