Prepare against Simone Medici
FM · CHE · World #9,956 classical · FIDE ID 1325329
When preparing against Simone Medici, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 41.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 396 games by Simone Medici, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simone Medici's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simone Medici 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 | 2,170 | 2,308 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,256 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,132 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 194 | 83 | 119 | 49.0% |
| As White | 196 | 101 | 44 | 51 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 200 | 93 | 39 | 68 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simone Medici's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simone Medici's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 67.9% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 28 | 14.3% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 9.7% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Medici usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Medici usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Medici usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Medici usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Medici usually continues Qe2 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Medici usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 27.0% | 70.8% |
| e5 | 22 | 24.7% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 9 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 7.9% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 48.1% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 32 | 41.6% | 64.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Simone Medici's chess games
All 396 games by Simone Medici in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 194 wins, 83 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B13 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Tobias Kolb | 2,311 | Lugano Paradiso Open | D30 |
| Mar 2012 | Marco Sbarra | 2,305 | 6th Erba Open | D40 |
| Sep 2017 | Milan Mrdja | 2,295 | 21st Cesenatico Open | C77 |
| Dec 2011 | Maurizio Brancaleoni | 2,275 | Ascona Open | D30 |
| Sep 2019 | Carlo Stromboli | 2,270 | 23rd Cesenatico Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serpiano Open | 2024 | 23 | 17 | 2,116 |
| Lugano Open | 2021 | 20 | 12 | 2,120 |
| San Bernardino Open | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 2,045 |
| Lugano Paradiso Open | 2024 | 10 | 8 | 2,111 |
| 20th Cesenatico Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Mendrisio Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladimir Paleologu (16 games) · Claudio Boschetti (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simone Medici's chess games?
396 games by Simone Medici, from Jul 2010 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 Medici has played.
What does Simone Medici play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Simone Medici opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simone Medici answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Simone Medici play as White?
As White, Simone Medici's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simone Medici play as Black?
As Black, Simone Medici most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Simone Medici's FIDE rating?
Simone Medici is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Simone Medici played?
Our database contains 396 games by Simone Medici, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 83 draws, 119 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simone Medici?
396 games by Simone Medici 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.