Prepare against Alfredo Giaccio
GM · Argentina · World #4,133 classical · FIDE ID 101613
When preparing against Alfredo Giaccio, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,217 games by Alfredo Giaccio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfredo Giaccio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfredo Giaccio 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 | 2,299 | 2,497 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,412 | 2,492 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,472 | Nov 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,217 | 578 | 379 | 260 | 47.5% |
| As White | 605 | 329 | 158 | 118 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 612 | 249 | 221 | 142 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfredo Giaccio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfredo Giaccio's side.
First moves as White (605 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 553 | 91.4% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 29 | 4.8% | 72.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.1% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 1.7% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Giaccio usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Giaccio usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Giaccio usually continues d4 (67.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 72.4% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Giaccio usually continues c4 (89.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Giaccio usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Giaccio usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 230 | 83.3% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 18 | 6.5% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 15 | 5.4% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 37.3% | 57.6% |
| e6 | 61 | 31.6% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 34 | 17.6% | 60.3% |
| c5 | 21 | 10.9% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Alfredo Giaccio's chess games
All 1,217 games by Alfredo Giaccio 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: 578 wins, 379 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 116 | 60/34/22 | 51.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 21/11/7 | 53.8% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 17/6/5 | 60.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 12/6/6 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 15/3/2 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 71 | 31/22/18 | 43.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 57 | 23/21/13 | 40.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 37 | 9/17/11 | 24.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 15/11/5 | 48.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 26 | 10/12/4 | 38.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 23 | 4/17/2 | 17.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,591 | Corporacion del Sur A | C19 |
| Dec 2005 | Johan Hellsten | 2,574 | 5th Pereyra Puebla Memorial | D31 |
| Jan 1995 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,570 | ch-ARG | C07 |
| Jan 1995 | Maxim Sorokin | 2,550 | Trelew Clarin-GP | B12 |
| Jan 1998 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,545 | South America zt | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG | 2000 | 51 | 22.5 | 2,390 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 1997 | 39 | 27 | 2,452 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1998 | 33 | 24 | 2,545 |
| Montserrat Open | 2025 | 33 | 24 | 2,201 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2001 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,564 |
| Buenos Aires Open | 1999 | 18 | 11 | 2,446 |
| Buenos Aires JM ITT1 | 1995 | 14 | 7 | 2,343 |
| ch-ARG 97 | 1998 | 13 | 8 | 2,553 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andres Rodriguez Vila (20 games) · Pablo Zarnicki (15 games) · Marcelo Tempone (15 games) · Alejandro Hoffman (14 games) · Fabian Fiorito (13 games) · Sergio Slipak (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfredo Giaccio's chess games?
1,217 games by Alfredo Giaccio, 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 Alfredo Giaccio has played.
What does Alfredo Giaccio play on the first move as White?
Across 605 games with White in our database, Alfredo Giaccio opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfredo Giaccio answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Alfredo Giaccio play as White?
As White, Alfredo Giaccio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (116 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (28 games, 60.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 605 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfredo Giaccio play as Black?
As Black, Alfredo Giaccio most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (71 games, 43.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (57 games, 40.4% win rate); English Opening (37 games, 24.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 612 games.
What is Alfredo Giaccio's FIDE rating?
Alfredo Giaccio is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,412 in rapid and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Alfredo Giaccio played?
Our database contains 1,217 games by Alfredo Giaccio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 578 wins, 379 draws, 260 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfredo Giaccio?
1,217 games by Alfredo Giaccio 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.