Prepare against Simone Reale
Italy · World #22,423 classical · FIDE ID 829692
Our database contains 55 games by Simone Reale, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simone Reale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simone Reale 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 | 2,037 | 2,076 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,076 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 47.3% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simone Reale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simone Reale's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Reale usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Reale usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Reale usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Reale usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Reale usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 81.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Simone Reale's chess games
All 55 games by Simone Reale in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Giovanni Iudicello | 2,130 | 4th Milan Carnevale Open | E97 |
| Feb 2013 | Giovanni Lavorgna | 2,069 | 4th Milan Carnevale Open | B51 |
| Dec 2012 | Mario Pepe | 1,993 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | D04 |
| Dec 2009 | Davide Gaggino | 1,963 | 30th Milan Crespi Open B | D13 |
| Dec 2010 | Angelo Piazza | 1,959 | 31st Milan Crespi Open B | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| 31st Milan Crespi Open B | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,063 |
| 4th Milan Carnevale Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,071 |
| 02 Milan Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| 15th Crema Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,906 |
| Milan Sport&Cultura Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,921 |
| Corsico Open C 38th | 2008 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simone Reale's chess games?
55 games by Simone Reale, from Apr 2009 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 Reale has played.
What does Simone Reale play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Simone Reale opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simone Reale answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Simone Reale play as White?
As White, Simone Reale's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simone Reale play as Black?
As Black, Simone Reale most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Simone Reale's FIDE rating?
Simone Reale is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Simone Reale played?
Our database contains 55 games by Simone Reale, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simone Reale?
55 games by Simone Reale 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.