Prepare against Walter Tonoli
FM · Belgium · World #17,843 classical · FIDE ID 200204
When preparing against Walter Tonoli, expect 1.c4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Walter Tonoli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Walter Tonoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Tonoli 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 | 2,076 | 2,228 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,197 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,121 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 54 | 79 | 95 | 23.7% |
| As White | 126 | 35 | 44 | 47 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 19 | 35 | 48 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Tonoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Tonoli's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 105 | 83.3% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 18 | 14.3% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 83% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues g3 (47.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tonoli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 72.3% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 23.4% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 29 | 69.0% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 23.8% | 15.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Walter Tonoli's chess games
All 228 games by Walter Tonoli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 79 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 31 | 6/11/14 | 19.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 25 | 5/8/12 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1977 | Krum Georgiev | 2,390 | ch-EU U21 | E99 |
| Jan 1992 | Thierry Penson | 2,325 | Geraardsbergen Open | E17 |
| Jan 1988 | Richard Meulders | 2,320 | Sas van Gent | A26 |
| Jan 1995 | Jacques Renet | 2,285 | chT-BEL 9495 | A21 |
| Oct 2016 | Linton Donovan | 2,278 | chT-BEL 1617 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U21 | 1978 | 13 | 6 | 2,359 |
| World U20-ch15 | 1977 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
| Sas van Gent Euwe Memorial | 1990 | 9 | 2 | 2,158 |
| Sas van Gent | 1988 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Tonoli's chess games?
228 games by Walter Tonoli, from Apr 2003 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 Tonoli has played.
What does Walter Tonoli play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Walter Tonoli opens with 1.c4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Tonoli answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...b5 (2% of games).
What openings does Walter Tonoli play as White?
As White, Walter Tonoli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (30 games, 36.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Tonoli play as Black?
As Black, Walter Tonoli most often plays: Modern Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (25 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Walter Tonoli's FIDE rating?
Walter Tonoli is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Walter Tonoli played?
Our database contains 228 games by Walter Tonoli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 79 draws, 95 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Tonoli?
228 games by Walter Tonoli 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.