Prepare against Valerio Bianco
Italy · World #16,541 classical · FIDE ID 800600
Our database contains 208 games by Valerio Bianco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerio Bianco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerio Bianco 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 | 2,089 | 2,216 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,035 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 52 | 65 | 91 | 25.0% |
| As White | 100 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 22 | 30 | 56 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerio Bianco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerio Bianco's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 40.0% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 39 | 39.0% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 20.0% | 52.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bianco usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bianco usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Bianco usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bianco usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Bianco usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bianco usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 21.4% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.3% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 60.4% | 41.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Valerio Bianco's chess games
All 208 games by Valerio Bianco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 65 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B65 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | John Paul Wallace | 2,377 | Douglas IoM Open | B51 |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Bertagnolli | 2,370 | 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | B65 |
| Jan 1995 | Elena Sedina | 2,350 | 16th Asti Open | A07 |
| Sep 1988 | Domenico Blasco | 2,340 | 30th Imperia Open | A90 |
| Dec 2015 | Mees Van Osch | 2,289 | 53rd Groningen Open A | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 26 | 7 | 2,126 |
| chT-ITA | 1995 | 10 | 4 | 2,225 |
| 70th ch-ITA sf | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| 34th Bratto Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,089 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| 32nd Imperia Open | 1990 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| 89th Hastings Masters Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerio Bianco's chess games?
208 games by Valerio Bianco, from Apr 2003 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 Valerio Bianco has played.
What does Valerio Bianco play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Valerio Bianco opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerio Bianco answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Valerio Bianco play as White?
As White, Valerio Bianco's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerio Bianco play as Black?
As Black, Valerio Bianco most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Valerio Bianco's FIDE rating?
Valerio Bianco is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Valerio Bianco played?
Our database contains 208 games by Valerio Bianco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 65 draws, 91 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerio Bianco?
208 games by Valerio Bianco 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.