Prepare against Bernd Giacomelli
DEU · World #33,787 classical · FIDE ID 24621250
Our database contains 108 games by Bernd Giacomelli, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bernd Giacomelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernd Giacomelli 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 | 1,965 | 2,035 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 39 | 16 | 53 | 36.1% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 6 | 27 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 55 | 19 | 10 | 26 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernd Giacomelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernd Giacomelli's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 77.4% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.2% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 48.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Giacomelli usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Giacomelli usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Giacomelli usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Giacomelli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Giacomelli usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Giacomelli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 78.6% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Bernd Giacomelli's chess games
All 108 games by Bernd Giacomelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 39 wins, 16 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Steffen Bartsch | 2,275 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0809 | A84 |
| Jun 2007 | Ferdinand Niebling | 2,226 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | A85 |
| Feb 2009 | Christian Nadj | 2,171 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0809 | A53 |
| Jun 2007 | Heinz Schmoll | 2,133 | 7th EU-ch Seniors | C01 |
| Apr 2004 | Ralph Strohhaeker | 2,131 | ch-Baden MA | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2004 | 22 | 11 | 2,122 |
| ch-Baden MT | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-Baden Seniors | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| Untergrombach Open | 2004 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,003 |
| 7th EU-ch Seniors | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,159 |
| ch-Baden U2000 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,033 |
| ch-Karlsruhe | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernd Giacomelli's chess games?
108 games by Bernd Giacomelli, from Jul 2007 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 Bernd Giacomelli has played.
What does Bernd Giacomelli play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Bernd Giacomelli opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernd Giacomelli answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Bernd Giacomelli play as White?
As White, Bernd Giacomelli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernd Giacomelli play as Black?
As Black, Bernd Giacomelli most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Bernd Giacomelli's FIDE rating?
Bernd Giacomelli is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Bernd Giacomelli played?
Our database contains 108 games by Bernd Giacomelli, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 16 draws, 53 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernd Giacomelli?
108 games by Bernd Giacomelli 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.