Prepare against Simone Greco
Italy · World #61,896 classical · FIDE ID 862940
When preparing against Simone Greco, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 52 games by Simone Greco, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simone Greco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simone Greco 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 | 1,849 | 1,879 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 38.5% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simone Greco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simone Greco's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Greco usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Greco usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Greco usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Simone Greco's chess games
All 52 games by Simone Greco in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Giovanni De Rasis | 1,866 | 8th Amantea Open B | B03 |
| Jan 2012 | Vincenzo Serratore | 1,844 | 5th Costa Viola Open B | C64 |
| Sep 2011 | Miguelito Mileo | 1,833 | 9th Amantea Open B | A47 |
| Dec 2012 | Giovanni Guzzo | 1,711 | ch-Calabria Province | C64 |
| Sep 2011 | Arianna Russo | 1,696 | 9th Amantea Open B | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open B | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,634 |
| 9th Amantea Open B | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,746 |
| 5th Costa Viola Open B | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| 8th Amantea Open B | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
| ch-Calabria Region | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,269 |
| Praia Open 2nd | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,803 |
| ch-Calabria Province | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| 3rd Praia Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simone Greco's chess games?
52 games by Simone Greco, from Sep 2011 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 Simone Greco has played.
What does Simone Greco play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Simone Greco opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simone Greco answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Simone Greco play as White?
As White, Simone Greco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simone Greco play as Black?
As Black, Simone Greco most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Simone Greco's FIDE rating?
Simone Greco is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Simone Greco played?
Our database contains 52 games by Simone Greco, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simone Greco?
52 games by Simone Greco 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.