Prepare against Sergio Nanni
Italy · World #110,320 classical · FIDE ID 825131
When preparing against Sergio Nanni, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 131 games by Sergio Nanni, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Nanni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Nanni 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 | 1,700 | 1,830 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,732 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 43 | 12 | 76 | 32.8% |
| As White | 66 | 25 | 8 | 33 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 18 | 4 | 43 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Nanni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Nanni's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Nanni usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Nanni usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Nanni usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Nanni usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 93.1% | 24.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Sergio Nanni's chess games
All 131 games by Sergio Nanni in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 43 wins, 12 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A47 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Riccardo Mordiglia | 1,930 | 47th Arco Open | B40 |
| Oct 2024 | Walter De Reymaeker | 1,916 | 46th Arco Open | A20 |
| Oct 2011 | Uwe Roessner | 1,909 | 33rd Arco Open | A07 |
| Jan 2014 | Elena Matsenko | 1,908 | 13th Prague Open B | B21 |
| Oct 2015 | Alexey Botvinnik | 1,905 | 37th Arco Open | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,666 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,647 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,554 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,802 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,668 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Nanni's chess games?
131 games by Sergio Nanni, from Jan 2006 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 Sergio Nanni has played.
What does Sergio Nanni play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Sergio Nanni opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Nanni answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sergio Nanni play as White?
As White, Sergio Nanni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Nanni play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Nanni most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Sergio Nanni's FIDE rating?
Sergio Nanni is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Sergio Nanni played?
Our database contains 131 games by Sergio Nanni, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 12 draws, 76 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Nanni?
131 games by Sergio Nanni 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.