Prepare against Vincenzo Palminteri
Italy · World #129,822 classical · FIDE ID 842176
When preparing against Vincenzo Palminteri, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (56%).
Our database contains 49 games by Vincenzo Palminteri, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincenzo Palminteri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincenzo Palminteri 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 | 1,647 | 1,898 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 34.7% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincenzo Palminteri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincenzo Palminteri's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Palminteri usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Palminteri usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Palminteri usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Vincenzo Palminteri's chess games
All 49 games by Vincenzo Palminteri 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Luigi Enrico Guzzetti | 1,933 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B 17th | B04 |
| Mar 2009 | Fabio Viale | 1,818 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B 18th | D93 |
| Apr 2007 | Syrja Pepa | 1,814 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B | C10 |
| Mar 2009 | Samuele Clerici | 1,773 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B 18th | C50 |
| Mar 2008 | Gian Piero Cervini | 1,767 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B 17th | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robecchetto Open B 25th | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,856 |
| 19th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 2,008 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,829 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B 17th | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
| Vanzaghello Open A 6th | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,945 |
| 15th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,477 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B 18th | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| 24th Robecchetto Open B | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,553 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincenzo Palminteri's chess games?
49 games by Vincenzo Palminteri, 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 Vincenzo Palminteri has played.
What does Vincenzo Palminteri play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Vincenzo Palminteri opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincenzo Palminteri answers 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vincenzo Palminteri play as White?
As White, Vincenzo Palminteri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincenzo Palminteri play as Black?
As Black, Vincenzo Palminteri most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Vincenzo Palminteri's FIDE rating?
Vincenzo Palminteri is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Vincenzo Palminteri played?
Our database contains 49 games by Vincenzo Palminteri, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincenzo Palminteri?
49 games by Vincenzo Palminteri 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.