Prepare against Valerio Piro
Italy · World #41,971 classical · FIDE ID 814008
Our database contains 72 games by Valerio Piro, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerio Piro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerio Piro 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 | 1,926 | 2,114 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,973 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 22 | 19 | 31 | 30.6% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerio Piro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerio Piro's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 35.9% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 25.6% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Piro usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Piro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Piro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Piro usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Piro usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Piro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Valerio Piro's chess games
All 72 games by Valerio Piro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Luca Shytaj | 2,216 | 09th Campobasso Open | B59 |
| Jul 2008 | Saverio Gerardi | 2,176 | Campobasso Open A 15th | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Mauro Celestini | 2,155 | Ischia Open B | D05 |
| Aug 2013 | Nino Grasso | 2,038 | 20th Campobasso Open | B13 |
| Aug 2012 | Franco Rizzardi | 2,026 | 1st Mare di Fano Open | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,934 |
| 1st Mare di Fano Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| Torre del Greco Open | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 14th Campobasso Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 09th Campobasso Open | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,268 |
| Campobasso Open 12th | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,002 |
| 20th Campobasso Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerio Piro's chess games?
72 games by Valerio Piro, from Apr 2004 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 Piro has played.
What does Valerio Piro play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Valerio Piro opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerio Piro answers 1...c6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Valerio Piro play as White?
As White, Valerio Piro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerio Piro play as Black?
As Black, Valerio Piro most often plays: Caro-Kann (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Valerio Piro's FIDE rating?
Valerio Piro is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Valerio Piro played?
Our database contains 72 games by Valerio Piro, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerio Piro?
72 games by Valerio Piro 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.