Prepare against Fred Gandolfi
Canada · World #112,222 classical · FIDE ID 2648059
When preparing against Fred Gandolfi, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Fred Gandolfi, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fred Gandolfi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fred Gandolfi 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 | 1,695 | 1,890 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,812 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 18.4% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fred Gandolfi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fred Gandolfi's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 59.1% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 14.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Gandolfi usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gandolfi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Gandolfi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 14.3% score
- …c5 (86% of these games) — Gandolfi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gandolfi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 11.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Fred Gandolfi's chess games
All 38 games by Fred Gandolfi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Geordie Derraugh | 2,182 | Toronto | E11 |
| May 1998 | Stephen Glinert | 2,180 | Toronto Open | B23 |
| May 1998 | Richard Ruiz | 2,165 | Toronto Open | A40 |
| Sep 2022 | Matthew Shih | 1,985 | Toronto | E52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,887 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 1997 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,870 |
| Toronto Open | 1998 | 8 | 2 | 2,067 |
| ITA Open | 1996 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| Corsico Open | 1994 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Milan Open | 1992 | 3 | 0 | – |
| Ischia Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fred Gandolfi's chess games?
38 games by Fred Gandolfi, from Dec 2022 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 Fred Gandolfi has played.
What does Fred Gandolfi play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Fred Gandolfi opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fred Gandolfi answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Fred Gandolfi play as White?
As White, Fred Gandolfi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fred Gandolfi play as Black?
As Black, Fred Gandolfi most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Fred Gandolfi's FIDE rating?
Fred Gandolfi is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Fred Gandolfi played?
Our database contains 38 games by Fred Gandolfi, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fred Gandolfi?
38 games by Fred Gandolfi 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.