Prepare against Walter Paoli
Italy · World #37,342 classical · FIDE ID 808237
Our database contains 74 games by Walter Paoli, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Paoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Paoli 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 | 1,947 | 2,091 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 2,030 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 1,999 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 33 | 23 | 18 | 44.6% |
| As White | 39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Paoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Paoli's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 66.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 30.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Paoli usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Paoli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Paoli usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Paoli usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Paoli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Paoli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
Walter Paoli's chess games
All 74 games by Walter Paoli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 33 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Gianfranco Bertani | 2,107 | 1st Correggio Open | D04 |
| Dec 2009 | Lorenzo Camerini | 2,073 | Modena ch-Province | C13 |
| Jan 2012 | Luca Tazzioli | 1,873 | 5th Giovanni Pico Cup | B01 |
| Dec 2012 | Andrea Sacchetti | 1,865 | Modena ch-Province | B25 |
| Oct 2013 | Adriano Cappagli | 1,847 | 5th Pescia Open A | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modena ch-Province | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,923 |
| ch-Parma Province | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,040 |
| 1st Correggio Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| 5th Vignola Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,880 |
| Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open 1st | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| Giovanni Pico Cup 7th | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,813 |
| 9th Vignola Weekend A | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Paoli's chess games?
74 games by Walter Paoli, from Apr 2007 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 Walter Paoli has played.
What does Walter Paoli play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Walter Paoli opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Paoli answers 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Walter Paoli play as White?
As White, Walter Paoli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Paoli play as Black?
As Black, Walter Paoli most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Walter Paoli's FIDE rating?
Walter Paoli is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Walter Paoli played?
Our database contains 74 games by Walter Paoli, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Paoli?
74 games by Walter Paoli 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.