Prepare against Stefano Zanirato
Italy · World #61,894 classical · FIDE ID 823783
When preparing against Stefano Zanirato, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Stefano Zanirato, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Zanirato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Zanirato 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 | 2,001 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,937 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,841 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 102 | 61 | 64 | 44.9% |
| As White | 115 | 57 | 26 | 32 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 112 | 45 | 35 | 32 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Zanirato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Zanirato's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 69.6% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 30.4% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Zanirato usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Zanirato usually continues d4 (84.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zanirato usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Zanirato usually continues d3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zanirato usually continues d3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zanirato usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 49 | 92.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 61.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 19.5% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
Stefano Zanirato's chess games
All 227 games by Stefano Zanirato in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 102 wins, 61 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 18 | 14/2/2 | 77.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Alessandro Bonafede | 2,115 | Campodarsego Open 17th | A04 |
| Oct 2011 | Enrico Gallo | 2,066 | 14th Cavarzere Open | C01 |
| May 2003 | Gianfrancesco Rigo | 2,055 | ch-Veneto qf 63rd | A04 |
| Oct 2005 | Giorgio Redo | 2,037 | 11th Venice Autumn Open | A02 |
| Jan 2006 | Leone Gennari | 2,035 | Campodarsego Open 17th | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAD | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,753 |
| 7th Padova Open B | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,643 |
| 2nd Padova Open B | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 1,766 |
| 15th Cavarzere Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| Conegliano Open | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,864 |
| Mogliano Veneto Open B 34th | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
| 1st Padova Open A | 1998 | 6 | 5 | 1,900 |
| 14th Cavarzere Open | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Zanirato's chess games?
227 games by Stefano Zanirato, from Oct 2005 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 Stefano Zanirato has played.
What does Stefano Zanirato play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Stefano Zanirato opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Zanirato answers 1...Nc6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games).
What openings does Stefano Zanirato play as White?
As White, Stefano Zanirato's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (30 games, 36.7% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Zanirato play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Zanirato most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Stefano Zanirato's FIDE rating?
Stefano Zanirato is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Stefano Zanirato played?
Our database contains 227 games by Stefano Zanirato, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 61 draws, 64 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Zanirato?
227 games by Stefano Zanirato 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.