Prepare against Daniele Gonella
Italy · World #6,863 classical · FIDE ID 841080
Our database contains 303 games by Daniele Gonella, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniele Gonella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniele Gonella 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 | 2,227 | 2,227 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,257 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,205 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 153 | 58 | 92 | 50.5% |
| As White | 151 | 88 | 29 | 34 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 152 | 65 | 29 | 58 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniele Gonella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniele Gonella's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 88.7% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.3% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Gonella usually continues Nc3 (76.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gonella usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gonella usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gonella usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (27% of these games) — Gonella usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Gonella usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 59.4% | 61.0% |
| c5 | 25 | 36.2% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 60.7% | 44.6% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 37.7% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Daniele Gonella's chess games
All 303 games by Daniele Gonella in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 153 wins, 58 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 17/1/5 | 73.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Michael Deleva | 2,255 | 3rd Vaujany Open | B22 |
| Jul 2012 | Katrina Skinke | 2,238 | 3rd Vaujany Open | B01 |
| Jun 2011 | Daniele Lapiccirella | 2,236 | Milan Repubblica Open | B24 |
| Dec 2009 | Jasen Pavlov Giretti Kanev | 2,227 | 20th Robecchetto Open | B16 |
| Aug 2023 | Gunnar Andersen | 2,199 | 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2012 | 25 | 15 | 2,076 |
| ch-Como Province | 2013 | 24 | 20 | 2,150 |
| Milan SSM Open | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 2,026 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| Milan Open 01 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| 31st Bratto Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,033 |
| 32nd Bratto Open B | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-Lombardia Region | 2011 | 8 | 8 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniele Gonella's chess games?
303 games by Daniele Gonella, from Jul 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 Daniele Gonella has played.
What does Daniele Gonella play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Daniele Gonella opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniele Gonella answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Daniele Gonella play as White?
As White, Daniele Gonella's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 73.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniele Gonella play as Black?
As Black, Daniele Gonella most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Daniele Gonella's FIDE rating?
Daniele Gonella is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniele Gonella played?
Our database contains 303 games by Daniele Gonella, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 58 draws, 92 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniele Gonella?
303 games by Daniele Gonella 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.