Prepare against Cristian Gagliardi
Italy · World #16,434 classical · FIDE ID 810665
Our database contains 274 games by Cristian Gagliardi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Gagliardi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Gagliardi 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 | 2,090 | 2,261 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,228 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,213 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 119 | 83 | 72 | 43.4% |
| As White | 136 | 64 | 38 | 34 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 138 | 55 | 45 | 38 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Gagliardi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Gagliardi's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 62.5% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 27.9% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 8.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gagliardi usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gagliardi usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gagliardi usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Gagliardi usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gagliardi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Gagliardi usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 53.3% | 57.8% |
| g6 | 19 | 31.7% | 76.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 62.3% | 43.4% |
| g6 | 21 | 34.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Cristian Gagliardi's chess games
All 274 games by Cristian Gagliardi 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: 119 wins, 83 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 21/10/7 | 55.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Daniele Genocchio | 2,433 | 20th Ceriano Laghetto Open A | C10 |
| Aug 2011 | Vitalijs Samolins | 2,412 | Riga RTU Open A | C60 |
| Oct 2008 | Giuseppe Lettieri | 2,362 | 39th Corsico | C13 |
| Apr 2011 | Angelo Damia | 2,334 | 20th Ceriano Laghetto Open A | B21 |
| Nov 2018 | Daniel Contin | 2,265 | Vimercate Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 2010 | 17 | 14 | 2,200 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2013 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,120 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,162 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 31st Milan Crespi Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| 72nd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,221 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open A | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Gagliardi's chess games?
274 games by Cristian Gagliardi, 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 Cristian Gagliardi has played.
What does Cristian Gagliardi play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Cristian Gagliardi opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Gagliardi answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Cristian Gagliardi play as White?
As White, Cristian Gagliardi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); London System (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Gagliardi play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Gagliardi most often plays: Modern Defense (38 games, 55.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Cristian Gagliardi's FIDE rating?
Cristian Gagliardi is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Cristian Gagliardi played?
Our database contains 274 games by Cristian Gagliardi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 83 draws, 72 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Gagliardi?
274 games by Cristian Gagliardi 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.