Prepare against Gabriele Di Lazzaro
Italy · World #74,335 classical · FIDE ID 812676
When preparing against Gabriele Di Lazzaro, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense as White, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 653 games by Gabriele Di Lazzaro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriele Di Lazzaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriele Di Lazzaro 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 | 1,807 | 2,028 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 653 | 183 | 171 | 299 | 28.0% |
| As White | 322 | 103 | 93 | 126 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 331 | 80 | 78 | 173 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriele Di Lazzaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriele Di Lazzaro's side.
First moves as White (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 181 | 56.2% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 23.9% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 64 | 19.9% | 46.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lazzaro usually continues c3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lazzaro usually continues d4 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lazzaro usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lazzaro usually continues g3 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lazzaro usually continues g3 (36.4% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lazzaro usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 43.2% | 37.3% |
| g6 | 44 | 28.4% | 34.1% |
| d5 | 36 | 23.2% | 43.1% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 35 | 33.3% | 41.4% |
| g6 | 21 | 20.0% | 23.8% |
Gabriele Di Lazzaro's chess games
All 653 games by Gabriele Di Lazzaro 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: 183 wins, 171 draws, 299 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 42 | 19/8/15 | 45.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 38 | 16/5/17 | 42.1% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 32 | 9/12/11 | 28.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 2/8/10 | 10.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 1/11/5 | 5.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 15/6/38 | 25.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 23 | 3/5/15 | 13.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A40 | English Opening | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Andrea Grinza | 2,239 | 32nd Arco Open | B12 |
| Jun 2003 | Giuseppe Valenti | 2,226 | 4th Lido degli Estensi Open | B22 |
| Oct 2002 | Fabio Pietrobon | 2,222 | 08th Venice Autumn Open | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Herbert Elstner | 2,215 | Marostica Open | B34 |
| Dec 1999 | Florin Popa | 2,213 | Padova Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toscolano Open | 1997 | 26 | 10 | 2,117 |
| Padova Open | 2000 | 17 | 5 | 1,964 |
| Marostica Open | 1997 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| 12th Seefeld Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,930 |
| Bozen Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,115 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriele Di Lazzaro's chess games?
653 games by Gabriele Di Lazzaro, 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 Gabriele Di Lazzaro has played.
What does Gabriele Di Lazzaro play on the first move as White?
Across 322 games with White in our database, Gabriele Di Lazzaro opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriele Di Lazzaro answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gabriele Di Lazzaro play as White?
As White, Gabriele Di Lazzaro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (32 games, 28.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 322 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriele Di Lazzaro play as Black?
As Black, Gabriele Di Lazzaro most often plays: Modern Defense (59 games, 25.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 13.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Gabriele Di Lazzaro's FIDE rating?
Gabriele Di Lazzaro is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Gabriele Di Lazzaro played?
Our database contains 653 games by Gabriele Di Lazzaro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 171 draws, 299 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriele Di Lazzaro?
653 games by Gabriele Di Lazzaro 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.