Prepare against Sergio Pagano
Italy · World #77,399 classical · FIDE ID 813583
When preparing against Sergio Pagano, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 70 games by Sergio Pagano, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Pagano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Pagano 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 | 1,797 | 2,040 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,992 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,906 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 9 | 33 | 40.0% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Pagano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Pagano's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 97.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pagano usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Pagano usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Pagano usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Pagano usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Sergio Pagano's chess games
All 70 games by Sergio Pagano in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Igor Mestek | 2,080 | 28th Nova Gorica Open | B11 |
| Jul 2011 | Brendan Lyons | 1,966 | 3rd Ischia Open | B10 |
| Oct 2025 | Laszlo Nagy | 1,951 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | A56 |
| Aug 2011 | Claudio Calabrese | 1,942 | 3rd Ischia Open | A41 |
| Nov 2025 | Santiago Turegano Moratalla | 1,885 | 33rd World Senior 65+ | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,910 |
| ch-ITA Seniors 50 44th | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,804 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,791 |
| 3rd Ischia Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,058 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,735 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Pagano's chess games?
70 games by Sergio Pagano, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Pagano has played.
What does Sergio Pagano play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sergio Pagano opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Pagano answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sergio Pagano play as White?
As White, Sergio Pagano's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Pagano play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Pagano most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Sergio Pagano's FIDE rating?
Sergio Pagano is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Sergio Pagano played?
Our database contains 70 games by Sergio Pagano, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Pagano?
70 games by Sergio Pagano 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.