Prepare against Valeria Martinelli
Italy · World #17,624 classical · FIDE ID 2873252
When preparing against Valeria Martinelli, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 126 games by Valeria Martinelli, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valeria Martinelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeria Martinelli 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 | 2,079 | 2,088 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,989 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 49 | 20 | 57 | 38.9% |
| As White | 65 | 28 | 11 | 26 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 21 | 9 | 31 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeria Martinelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeria Martinelli's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 47.7% | 48.4% |
| c4 | 27 | 41.5% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 57.4% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Valeria Martinelli's chess games
All 126 games by Valeria Martinelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Samuele Mammi | 2,264 | 29th Hotel Adriatico | B40 |
| Nov 2022 | Elena Sedina | 2,197 | ch-ITA w 81st | C43 |
| Jul 2023 | Enzo Tripodi | 2,174 | ch-ITA sf 82nd | D35 |
| Aug 2022 | Ilarion Dorfanis | 2,141 | Thessaloniki SKG Open A 1st | B47 |
| Jun 2022 | Claudio Paduano | 2,138 | 81st ch-ITA sf | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| 84th ch-ITA w | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| 83rd ch-ITA w | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-ITA w 82nd | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,973 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| 1st Clusane Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-ITA w 81st | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeria Martinelli's chess games?
126 games by Valeria Martinelli, from Jul 2017 to Sep 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 Valeria Martinelli has played.
What does Valeria Martinelli play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Valeria Martinelli opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeria Martinelli answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Valeria Martinelli play as White?
As White, Valeria Martinelli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeria Martinelli play as Black?
As Black, Valeria Martinelli most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Valeria Martinelli's FIDE rating?
Valeria Martinelli is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Valeria Martinelli played?
Our database contains 126 games by Valeria Martinelli, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeria Martinelli?
126 games by Valeria Martinelli 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.