Prepare against Davide Gelardi
Italy · World #31,231 classical · FIDE ID 884669
Our database contains 88 games by Davide Gelardi, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davide Gelardi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davide Gelardi 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 | 1,978 | 1,992 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,902 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,948 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 29 | 21 | 38 | 33.0% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davide Gelardi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davide Gelardi's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 46.5% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 34.9% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gelardi usually continues Bg5 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gelardi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gelardi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gelardi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gelardi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Gelardi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Davide Gelardi's chess games
All 88 games by Davide Gelardi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Artemiy Grinblat | 2,200 | 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | B80 |
| Aug 2015 | Fabrizio Frigieri | 2,186 | 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | C12 |
| Jul 2012 | Fabrizio Ganci | 2,156 | 3rd Terre degli Elimi Open | A12 |
| Jul 2016 | Yevgeniya Skurygina | 2,127 | 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | D11 |
| Jul 2015 | Andrea Favaloro | 2,116 | 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,840 |
| 2nd Messina Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 1,883 |
| 5th Costa Viola Open B | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,978 |
| 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,965 |
| 4th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,935 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davide Gelardi's chess games?
88 games by Davide Gelardi, from Sep 2011 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 Gelardi has played.
What does Davide Gelardi play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Davide Gelardi opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davide Gelardi answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Davide Gelardi play as White?
As White, Davide Gelardi's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davide Gelardi play as Black?
As Black, Davide Gelardi most often plays: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Davide Gelardi's FIDE rating?
Davide Gelardi is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Davide Gelardi played?
Our database contains 88 games by Davide Gelardi, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 38 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davide Gelardi?
88 games by Davide Gelardi 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.