Prepare against Dante Guglielmi
Italy · World #67,952 classical · FIDE ID 808342
When preparing against Dante Guglielmi, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 25.7% over 35 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Dante Guglielmi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dante Guglielmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dante Guglielmi 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 | 1,828 | 2,113 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,858 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 78 | 46 | 106 | 33.9% |
| As White | 115 | 39 | 25 | 51 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 115 | 39 | 21 | 55 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dante Guglielmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dante Guglielmi's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 113 | 98.3% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 44.7% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Guglielmi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Guglielmi usually continues Nc3 (38.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Guglielmi usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Guglielmi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dante Guglielmi's chess games
All 230 games by Dante Guglielmi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 78 wins, 46 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 49 | 22/11/16 | 44.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 9/6/20 | 25.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Alessio De Santis | 2,268 | 11th Verona Open | A86 |
| Jul 2012 | Sergio Rinaudo | 2,154 | ch-ITA B | D40 |
| Jan 2005 | Alessio Padovani | 2,107 | 11th Verona Open | A40 |
| Nov 2012 | Andrea Rinaudo | 2,095 | Porto San Giorgio Weekend 15th | A25 |
| Jul 2012 | Enrico Faraoni | 2,093 | ch-ITA B | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Fermo Province | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,929 |
| 1st Gabicce Mare Open | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,753 |
| 11th Verona Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-ITA B | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,920 |
| Academia Cup Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Verona Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,583 |
| ITA Open | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dante Guglielmi's chess games?
230 games by Dante Guglielmi, from Oct 2004 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 Dante Guglielmi has played.
What does Dante Guglielmi play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Dante Guglielmi opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dante Guglielmi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dante Guglielmi play as White?
As White, Dante Guglielmi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (49 games, 44.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dante Guglielmi play as Black?
As Black, Dante Guglielmi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Dante Guglielmi's FIDE rating?
Dante Guglielmi is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Dante Guglielmi played?
Our database contains 230 games by Dante Guglielmi, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 46 draws, 106 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dante Guglielmi?
230 games by Dante Guglielmi 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.