Prepare against Alessandro Granaldi
Italy · World #21,578 classical · FIDE ID 816361
When preparing against Alessandro Granaldi, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 98 games by Alessandro Granaldi, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Granaldi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Granaldi 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 | 2,044 | 2,139 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,187 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,133 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 29 | 24 | 45 | 29.6% |
| As White | 54 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Granaldi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Granaldi's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 53.7% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 22 | 40.7% | 38.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Granaldi usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Granaldi usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Granaldi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Granaldi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Granaldi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Granaldi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Alessandro Granaldi's chess games
All 98 games by Alessandro Granaldi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Sep 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: 29 wins, 24 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Andrea Dappiano | 2,277 | 3rd Treviso Master Open | E44 |
| Aug 2008 | Flavio Borgiani | 2,215 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | A82 |
| Sep 2012 | Wolfgang Egartner | 2,132 | 14th Trieste Open | D11 |
| Aug 2018 | Dario Marvulli | 2,120 | Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | A47 |
| Aug 2008 | Fabrizio Antonelli | 2,035 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| 14th Trieste Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| Cattolica Primavera Open | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 1,739 |
| 12th Bergamo Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
| Campobasso Open 13th | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| Valenzano Citta di Bari Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,003 |
| 31st Hotel Adriatico | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Granaldi's chess games?
98 games by Alessandro Granaldi, from Oct 2004 to Sep 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 Alessandro Granaldi has played.
What does Alessandro Granaldi play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Alessandro Granaldi opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Granaldi answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Granaldi play as White?
As White, Alessandro Granaldi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Granaldi play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Granaldi most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Alessandro Granaldi's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Granaldi is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Alessandro Granaldi played?
Our database contains 98 games by Alessandro Granaldi, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 45 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Granaldi?
98 games by Alessandro Granaldi 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.