Prepare against Gabriele Pace
Italy · World #71,882 classical · FIDE ID 2840818
When preparing against Gabriele Pace, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 37 games by Gabriele Pace, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gabriele Pace's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriele Pace 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 | 1,815 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,757 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,756 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 1 | 20 | 43.2% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriele Pace's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriele Pace's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Pace usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pace usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pace usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pace usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Gabriele Pace's chess games
All 37 games by Gabriele Pace in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 1 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Luna Yue Hernandez Guerra | 1,892 | 15th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Jesus Manuel Vega Garcia | 1,708 | Open Ansite 2026 | Sub 2100 | A46 |
| Apr 2025 | Carlos Fernandez De La Hoz Arenas | 1,687 | 17th Montalvo Mem | C00 |
| Apr 2022 | Eladio Diaz Mendoza | 1,528 | Gran Canaria Cabildo Cup | A40 |
| Apr 2025 | Yassine Santana Slamova | 1,515 | 17th Montalvo Mem | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,869 |
| 14th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,557 |
| 15th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,611 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Cup | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,274 |
| Open Ansite 2026 | Sub 2100 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,564 |
| 5th Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,387 |
| 1st Gran Canaria Vecindario Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriele Pace's chess games?
37 games by Gabriele Pace, from Dec 2015 to Sep 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 Pace has played.
What does Gabriele Pace play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gabriele Pace opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriele Pace answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Gabriele Pace play as White?
As White, Gabriele Pace's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriele Pace play as Black?
As Black, Gabriele Pace most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gabriele Pace's FIDE rating?
Gabriele Pace is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gabriele Pace played?
Our database contains 37 games by Gabriele Pace, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 1 draws, 20 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriele Pace?
37 games by Gabriele Pace 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.