Prepare against Valerio Pisani
Italy · World #125,748 classical · FIDE ID 854689
When preparing against Valerio Pisani, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Valerio Pisani, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerio Pisani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerio Pisani 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 | 1,658 | 1,935 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 64 | 25 | 83 | 37.2% |
| As White | 90 | 33 | 14 | 43 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 31 | 11 | 40 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerio Pisani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerio Pisani's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 54.4% | 46.9% |
| Nc3 | 25 | 27.8% | 44.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.9% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Pisani usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Pisani usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pisani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 28% of White games, 44.0% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pisani usually continues e4 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pisani usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pisani usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 77.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
Valerio Pisani's chess games
All 172 games by Valerio Pisani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 64 wins, 25 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Jasen Pavlov Giretti Kanev | 2,211 | 16th Crema Open | C00 |
| Sep 2015 | Matteo Rotoni | 2,088 | 16th Crema Open | C02 |
| Apr 2010 | Mauro Reginato | 1,904 | 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | C45 |
| May 2010 | Gjoko Gigovski | 1,902 | 31st Mogliano Veneto Open B | D02 |
| Aug 2013 | Diego Sartorio | 1,896 | 15th Crema Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open B | 2019 | 14 | 8 | 1,803 |
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,665 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| 12th Crema Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,610 |
| 13th Crema Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,761 |
| 4th Basso Veronese Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,920 |
| 14th Crema Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| Basso Veronese B 2nd | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,594 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerio Pisani's chess games?
172 games by Valerio Pisani, from Oct 2008 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 Pisani has played.
What does Valerio Pisani play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Valerio Pisani opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nc3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerio Pisani answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Valerio Pisani play as White?
As White, Valerio Pisani's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerio Pisani play as Black?
As Black, Valerio Pisani most often plays: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Valerio Pisani's FIDE rating?
Valerio Pisani is currently rated 1,658 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Valerio Pisani played?
Our database contains 172 games by Valerio Pisani, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 25 draws, 83 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerio Pisani?
172 games by Valerio Pisani 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.