Prepare against Antonio Di Gennaro
Italy · World #121,941 classical · FIDE ID 832812
When preparing against Antonio Di Gennaro, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Antonio Di Gennaro, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Di Gennaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Di Gennaro 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 | 1,668 | 1,726 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 29 | 41 | 80 | 19.3% |
| As White | 76 | 14 | 23 | 39 | 18.4% |
| As Black | 74 | 15 | 18 | 41 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Di Gennaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Di Gennaro's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 33.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gennaro usually continues Nf3 (28.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gennaro usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gennaro usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 77.3% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Antonio Di Gennaro's chess games
All 150 games by Antonio Di Gennaro in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 29 wins, 41 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Thomas Renato Gallo | 1,915 | Napoli Giglio Memorial | D01 |
| Sep 2010 | Diego Caiazzo | 1,887 | Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | C10 |
| May 2014 | Giovanni Solombrino | 1,859 | 6th Napoli Parthenope Open | B36 |
| Sep 2012 | Vincenzo Taurisano | 1,852 | 2nd Napoli Porreca Memorial | B07 |
| Jan 2016 | Umberto Cocchia | 1,840 | Napoli Moscarella Mem | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Napoli Province | 2016 | 20 | 8 | 1,702 |
| 4th Napoli Parthenope Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,615 |
| 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,613 |
| 1st Napoli Porreca Cup | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,678 |
| 2nd Napoli Porreca Memorial | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,708 |
| 1st Napoli Antica Scuola | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,734 |
| Giorgio Porreca Cup 4th | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,516 |
| Napoli Moscarella Mem | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Di Gennaro's chess games?
150 games by Antonio Di Gennaro, from Sep 2009 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 Antonio Di Gennaro has played.
What does Antonio Di Gennaro play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Antonio Di Gennaro opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Di Gennaro answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Antonio Di Gennaro play as White?
As White, Antonio Di Gennaro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Di Gennaro play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Di Gennaro most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Antonio Di Gennaro's FIDE rating?
Antonio Di Gennaro is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Antonio Di Gennaro played?
Our database contains 150 games by Antonio Di Gennaro, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 41 draws, 80 losses (19.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Di Gennaro?
150 games by Antonio Di Gennaro 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.