Prepare against Valeria Martinelli
Italy · World #17,597 classical · FIDE ID 2873252
Our database contains 117 games by Valeria Martinelli, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 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 | 1,955 | 1,989 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 46 | 18 | 53 | 39.3% |
| As White | 61 | 26 | 11 | 24 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 20 | 7 | 29 | 35.7% |
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 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 47.5% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 25 | 41.0% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Martinelli usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 90.6% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 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 117 games by Valeria Martinelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Aug 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: 46 wins, 18 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84th ch-ITA w | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-ITA w 82nd | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,973 |
| Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,622 |
| 1st Clusane Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| 83rd ch-ITA w | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,858 |
| 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?
117 games by Valeria Martinelli, from Jul 2017 to Aug 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 61 games with White in our database, Valeria Martinelli opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (7% 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 (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 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 (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Valeria Martinelli's FIDE rating?
Valeria Martinelli is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Valeria Martinelli played?
Our database contains 117 games by Valeria Martinelli, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 18 draws, 53 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeria Martinelli?
117 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.