Prepare against Vittorio Vannelli
Italy · World #109,858 classical · FIDE ID 816701
When preparing against Vittorio Vannelli, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Vittorio Vannelli, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vittorio Vannelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vittorio Vannelli 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 | 1,701 | 1,954 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 76 | 40 | 108 | 33.9% |
| As White | 115 | 40 | 23 | 52 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 109 | 36 | 17 | 56 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vittorio Vannelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vittorio Vannelli's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 80.0% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 16.5% | 28.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Vannelli usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vannelli usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vannelli usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 28.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vannelli usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Vannelli usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vannelli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 48.4% | 38.3% |
| e5 | 29 | 46.8% | 46.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Vittorio Vannelli's chess games
All 224 games by Vittorio Vannelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 76 wins, 40 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Gianni De Vita | 2,170 | ch-Rome | C45 |
| Oct 2010 | Paolo Capitelli | 2,128 | Rome Accademia Autumn | B43 |
| May 2009 | Miodrag Bogosavljevic | 2,030 | 4th Rome Elo Open | C50 |
| Oct 2009 | Giuseppe Di Mauro | 1,953 | 5th Rome Elo Open | C00 |
| Dec 2008 | Mauro Fratini | 1,940 | 4th Assisi Open B | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,055 |
| Italy Open | 1997 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-Rome | 1997 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,193 |
| 8th Vitinia Open | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 2,035 |
| ITA Inps Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| Rome Open 1 | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| Rome Open | 1990 | 8 | 1 | 1,891 |
| ITA Open A | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vittorio Vannelli's chess games?
224 games by Vittorio Vannelli, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Vittorio Vannelli has played.
What does Vittorio Vannelli play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Vittorio Vannelli opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vittorio Vannelli answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Vittorio Vannelli play as White?
As White, Vittorio Vannelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vittorio Vannelli play as Black?
As Black, Vittorio Vannelli most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Vittorio Vannelli's FIDE rating?
Vittorio Vannelli is currently rated 1,701 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Vittorio Vannelli played?
Our database contains 224 games by Vittorio Vannelli, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 40 draws, 108 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vittorio Vannelli?
224 games by Vittorio Vannelli 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.