Prepare against Leonardo Zangrilli
Malta · World #94,491 classical · FIDE ID 5603080
When preparing against Leonardo Zangrilli, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 38 games by Leonardo Zangrilli, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Zangrilli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Zangrilli 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 | 1,745 | 1,802 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,741 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,573 | 1,578 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 26.3% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Zangrilli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Zangrilli's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 73.7% | 21.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zangrilli usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Zangrilli usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zangrilli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 26% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Zangrilli usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Zangrilli usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Leonardo Zangrilli's chess games
All 38 games by Leonardo Zangrilli in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Wu Zeyin | 1,547 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | A01 |
| Dec 2020 | Josef Omarsson | 1,065 | Wch FIDE Online U10 Europe qual | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,659 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,591 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,237 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Zangrilli's chess games?
38 games by Leonardo Zangrilli, from Nov 2019 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 Leonardo Zangrilli has played.
What does Leonardo Zangrilli play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Leonardo Zangrilli opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.b3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Zangrilli answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...g6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Zangrilli play as White?
As White, Leonardo Zangrilli's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Zangrilli play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Zangrilli most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Leonardo Zangrilli's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Zangrilli is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,573 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Leonardo Zangrilli played?
Our database contains 38 games by Leonardo Zangrilli, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Zangrilli?
38 games by Leonardo Zangrilli 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.