Prepare against Samuel Toniolo
Italy · World #11,075 classical · FIDE ID 2849203
When preparing against Samuel Toniolo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Samuel Toniolo, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Toniolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Toniolo 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 | 2,154 | 2,171 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,007 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 45 | 33 | 49 | 35.4% |
| As White | 69 | 29 | 18 | 22 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 58 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Toniolo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Toniolo's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 55.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Toniolo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Toniolo usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Toniolo usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 62.1% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Samuel Toniolo's chess games
All 127 games by Samuel Toniolo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Sep 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: 45 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jure Plaskan | 2,239 | Ljubljana Open 2026 | B04 |
| Dec 2022 | Edoardo Piccirillo | 2,132 | 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open A | B01 |
| May 2024 | Marco Salami | 2,109 | ch-Emilia Romagna | C02 |
| May 2025 | Artur Steinhauer | 2,090 | 4th Sunway Formentera Open | C55 |
| Oct 2022 | Roy Marson | 2,073 | Chioggia Open A 15th | C49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,369 |
| 12th Prague Summer Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,034 |
| 4th Sunway Formentera Open | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,976 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,015 |
| Mestre Cipressina Open B 5th | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,684 |
| ch-Ottavi Province 79th | 2019 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-Emilia Romagna | 2024 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| 6º Torneo Internazionale "Città di Lonigo" | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Toniolo's chess games?
127 games by Samuel Toniolo, from May 2016 to Sep 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 Samuel Toniolo has played.
What does Samuel Toniolo play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Samuel Toniolo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Toniolo answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Samuel Toniolo play as White?
As White, Samuel Toniolo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Toniolo play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Toniolo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Samuel Toniolo's FIDE rating?
Samuel Toniolo is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel Toniolo played?
Our database contains 127 games by Samuel Toniolo, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Toniolo?
127 games by Samuel Toniolo 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.