Prepare against Valerio Tagliaferri
Italy · World #94,257 classical · FIDE ID 846660
When preparing against Valerio Tagliaferri, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%).
Our database contains 183 games by Valerio Tagliaferri, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerio Tagliaferri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerio Tagliaferri 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 | 1,746 | 1,919 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 59 | 38 | 86 | 32.2% |
| As White | 91 | 28 | 20 | 43 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 92 | 31 | 18 | 43 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerio Tagliaferri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerio Tagliaferri's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 47.3% | 38.4% |
| e4 | 22 | 24.2% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 19 | 20.9% | 44.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 38.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tagliaferri usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Tagliaferri usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Tagliaferri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tagliaferri usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Tagliaferri usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Tagliaferri usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 22.5% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 41.2% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 17.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Valerio Tagliaferri's chess games
All 183 games by Valerio Tagliaferri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 59 wins, 38 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Nenad Aleksic | 2,357 | 15th Crema Open | B18 |
| Mar 2014 | Danilo Pelizzola | 2,143 | 13th Melegnano Open | E38 |
| Sep 2010 | Maurizio Reduzzi | 2,089 | 12th Crema Open | D02 |
| Dec 2014 | Simone Medici | 2,082 | Robecchetto Open A 25th | D04 |
| Aug 2011 | Simone Rota | 2,020 | Milan SSM Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Piacenza Province | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-Lombardia Region | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| ch-ITA C | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,646 |
| Milan SSM August | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,892 |
| 16th Trieste Open | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,778 |
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,972 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 14th Crema Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerio Tagliaferri's chess games?
183 games by Valerio Tagliaferri, from Apr 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 Tagliaferri has played.
What does Valerio Tagliaferri play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Valerio Tagliaferri opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerio Tagliaferri answers 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Valerio Tagliaferri play as White?
As White, Valerio Tagliaferri's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerio Tagliaferri play as Black?
As Black, Valerio Tagliaferri most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Valerio Tagliaferri's FIDE rating?
Valerio Tagliaferri is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Valerio Tagliaferri played?
Our database contains 183 games by Valerio Tagliaferri, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 38 draws, 86 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerio Tagliaferri?
183 games by Valerio Tagliaferri 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.