Prepare against Claudio Giacchino
Italy · World #111,060 classical · FIDE ID 843717
When preparing against Claudio Giacchino, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 63 games by Claudio Giacchino, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Giacchino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Giacchino 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 | 1,698 | 1,701 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 17 | 12 | 34 | 27.0% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Giacchino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Giacchino's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 38.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Giacchino usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Giacchino usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Giacchino usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Giacchino usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Claudio Giacchino's chess games
All 63 games by Claudio Giacchino in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Franco Digiugno | 1,998 | Torino Sada Open | C00 |
| Apr 2010 | Marian Baleja | 1,923 | 2nd Torino Alfieri Open | C08 |
| Apr 2023 | Hans Gerl | 1,875 | 11th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D52 |
| Apr 2024 | Eberhard Hager | 1,847 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | B07 |
| Jan 2017 | Antonio Adami | 1,834 | Verona Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino 150 Italy Unity Open B | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
| 39th Arco Open B | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 1,760 |
| Torino Sada Open | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,528 |
| Verona Open B | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,902 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,630 |
| Nichelino Open | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,719 |
| 2nd Torino Alfieri Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,750 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Giacchino's chess games?
63 games by Claudio Giacchino, from Apr 2008 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 Claudio Giacchino has played.
What does Claudio Giacchino play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Claudio Giacchino opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Giacchino answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Claudio Giacchino play as White?
As White, Claudio Giacchino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Giacchino play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Giacchino most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Claudio Giacchino's FIDE rating?
Claudio Giacchino is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,701 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Claudio Giacchino played?
Our database contains 63 games by Claudio Giacchino, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Giacchino?
63 games by Claudio Giacchino 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.