Prepare against Gabriel Urbani
FM · Italy · World #4,367 classical · FIDE ID 2830138
Our database contains 240 games by Gabriel Urbani, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Urbani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Urbani 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 | 2,292 | 2,343 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,235 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,213 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 82 | 68 | 90 | 34.2% |
| As White | 118 | 45 | 39 | 34 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 122 | 37 | 29 | 56 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Urbani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Urbani's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 89.0% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 10.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Urbani usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Urbani usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Urbani usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Urbani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Urbani usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Urbani usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 67.2% | 48.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 16.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 16.4% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Gabriel Urbani's chess games
All 240 games by Gabriel Urbani in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Aug 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: 82 wins, 68 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | E61 |
| Apr 2025 | J Stocek | 2,492 | Sardinia World Open A | D40 |
| Aug 2024 | Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero | 2,487 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Aug 2025 | Ilia Martinovici | 2,456 | 23rd Spilimbergo Open | D02 |
| May 2025 | Raja Panjwani | 2,443 | Sardinia World Open A | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,206 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2023 | 9 | 8 | 2,178 |
| 84th ch-ITA U20 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,225 |
| 14th Forni di Sopra Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Urbani's chess games?
240 games by Gabriel Urbani, from Dec 2015 to Aug 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 Gabriel Urbani has played.
What does Gabriel Urbani play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Gabriel Urbani opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Urbani answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Urbani play as White?
As White, Gabriel Urbani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Urbani play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Urbani most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Gabriel Urbani's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Urbani is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Gabriel Urbani played?
Our database contains 240 games by Gabriel Urbani, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 68 draws, 90 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Urbani?
240 games by Gabriel Urbani 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.