Prepare against Gabriele Pesce
Italy · World #10,288 classical · FIDE ID 824380
Our database contains 148 games by Gabriele Pesce, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriele Pesce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriele Pesce 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 | 2,165 | 2,226 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,204 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,199 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 58 | 46 | 44 | 39.2% |
| As White | 72 | 35 | 18 | 19 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 76 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriele Pesce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriele Pesce's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pesce usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pesce usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pesce usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 92.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Gabriele Pesce's chess games
All 148 games by Gabriele Pesce in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 58 wins, 46 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Marco Codenotti | 2,323 | 31st Bratto Open | B48 |
| Jul 2014 | Paolo Formento | 2,228 | ch-ITA sf | C10 |
| Nov 2009 | Mauro Barletta | 2,210 | 4th Imperia Corallo Open | B01 |
| Jun 2011 | Patrick Van Hoolandt | 2,192 | Torino 150 Italy Unity Open | E90 |
| Nov 2009 | Michele Mollero | 2,181 | 4th Imperia Corallo Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52nd Imperia Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| Torino 150 Italy Unity Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| 48th Imperia Open A | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,927 |
| 49th Imperia Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,125 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| 50th Imperia Open A | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriele Pesce's chess games?
148 games by Gabriele Pesce, from Jan 2006 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 Pesce has played.
What does Gabriele Pesce play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Gabriele Pesce opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriele Pesce answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Gabriele Pesce play as White?
As White, Gabriele Pesce's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 61.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriele Pesce play as Black?
As Black, Gabriele Pesce most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Gabriele Pesce's FIDE rating?
Gabriele Pesce is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Gabriele Pesce played?
Our database contains 148 games by Gabriele Pesce, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 46 draws, 44 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriele Pesce?
148 games by Gabriele Pesce 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.