Prepare against Davide Gaggino
Italy · World #65,054 classical · FIDE ID 821500
When preparing against Davide Gaggino, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 43 games by Davide Gaggino, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davide Gaggino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davide Gaggino 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 | 1,838 | 2,030 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 23.3% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davide Gaggino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davide Gaggino's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Gaggino usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Gaggino usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gaggino usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gaggino usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gaggino usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Gaggino usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
Davide Gaggino's chess games
All 43 games by Davide Gaggino in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 10 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Giovanni Alberto Cecconi | 2,206 | 7th Bergamo Open | D00 |
| Nov 2005 | Ariel Mosconi | 2,164 | 1st Piacenza Open | A07 |
| Oct 2004 | Francesco Sorcinelli | 2,086 | Nichelino Open 5th | B07 |
| Jan 2011 | Filippo Bemporad | 2,057 | Milan Befana Open | E60 |
| Apr 2011 | Remo Zacco | 1,942 | Milan Palladino Memorial | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,867 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| 1st Piacenza Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,994 |
| Milan Befana Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,875 |
| 7th Bergamo Open | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,037 |
| Nichelino Open 5th | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| Lugano Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davide Gaggino's chess games?
43 games by Davide Gaggino, from Apr 2005 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 Davide Gaggino has played.
What does Davide Gaggino play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Davide Gaggino opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davide Gaggino answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Davide Gaggino play as White?
As White, Davide Gaggino's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davide Gaggino play as Black?
As Black, Davide Gaggino most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Davide Gaggino's FIDE rating?
Davide Gaggino is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Davide Gaggino played?
Our database contains 43 games by Davide Gaggino, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davide Gaggino?
43 games by Davide Gaggino 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.