Prepare against Enrico Gardini
Italy · World #94,624 classical · FIDE ID 815462
When preparing against Enrico Gardini, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 73 games by Enrico Gardini, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Gardini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Gardini 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 | 1,745 | 1,925 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 13 | 35 | 34.2% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Gardini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Gardini's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 54.3% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 16 | 45.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gardini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Gardini usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gardini usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Gardini usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Gardini usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gardini usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Enrico Gardini's chess games
All 73 games by Enrico Gardini in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Stefano Damele | 2,013 | 50th Imperia Open A | B13 |
| Oct 2010 | Alfredo Ricci | 1,969 | 32nd Arco Open | A26 |
| Oct 2010 | Paolo Niccoli | 1,962 | 32nd Arco Open | C50 |
| Oct 2010 | Wolfgang Schaberg | 1,941 | 32nd Arco Open | B01 |
| Oct 2010 | Sergio Giuriato | 1,935 | 32nd Arco Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,890 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,731 |
| 50th Imperia Open A | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,876 |
| Genova Primavera Open 10th | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,849 |
| 2nd Genova Val Bisagno | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 1,492 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Gardini's chess games?
73 games by Enrico Gardini, from Oct 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 Enrico Gardini has played.
What does Enrico Gardini play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Enrico Gardini opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Gardini answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Enrico Gardini play as White?
As White, Enrico Gardini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Gardini play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Gardini most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Enrico Gardini's FIDE rating?
Enrico Gardini is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Enrico Gardini played?
Our database contains 73 games by Enrico Gardini, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Gardini?
73 games by Enrico Gardini 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.