Prepare against Eraldo Giancotti
Italy · World #43,608 classical · FIDE ID 814334
Our database contains 215 games by Eraldo Giancotti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eraldo Giancotti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eraldo Giancotti 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 | 1,919 | 2,125 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,083 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,079 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 97 | 36 | 82 | 45.1% |
| As White | 118 | 57 | 21 | 40 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 40 | 15 | 42 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eraldo Giancotti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eraldo Giancotti's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 55.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 26.3% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.6% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.1% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 5.1% | 41.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Giancotti usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Giancotti usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Giancotti usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Giancotti usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Giancotti usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Giancotti usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 32.7% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 18.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 18.4% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.2% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Eraldo Giancotti's chess games
All 215 games by Eraldo Giancotti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 97 wins, 36 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Piero Bontempi | 2,374 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | A07 |
| Aug 2008 | Ludwig Rettore | 2,230 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | C12 |
| Aug 2008 | Flavio Borgiani | 2,215 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | A26 |
| Dec 2004 | Gianni Facchetti | 2,203 | 25th Milan Crespi Open | A54 |
| Dec 2004 | Alessandro Guerra | 2,197 | Padova Open A 7th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,083 |
| 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,323 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,871 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-ITA B | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,092 |
| 25th Milan Crespi Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eraldo Giancotti's chess games?
215 games by Eraldo Giancotti, from Apr 2003 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 Eraldo Giancotti has played.
What does Eraldo Giancotti play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Eraldo Giancotti opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eraldo Giancotti answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Eraldo Giancotti play as White?
As White, Eraldo Giancotti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eraldo Giancotti play as Black?
As Black, Eraldo Giancotti most often plays: Pirc Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Eraldo Giancotti's FIDE rating?
Eraldo Giancotti is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Eraldo Giancotti played?
Our database contains 215 games by Eraldo Giancotti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 36 draws, 82 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eraldo Giancotti?
215 games by Eraldo Giancotti 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.