Prepare against Gaetano Bocchicchio
Italy · World #22,668 classical · FIDE ID 804371
Our database contains 46 games by Gaetano Bocchicchio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaetano Bocchicchio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaetano Bocchicchio 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 | 2,035 | 2,213 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,129 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 2,109 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 9 | 21 | 34.8% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaetano Bocchicchio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaetano Bocchicchio's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 80.0% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bocchicchio usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bocchicchio usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Bocchicchio usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Bocchicchio usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bocchicchio usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Gaetano Bocchicchio's chess games
All 46 games by Gaetano Bocchicchio 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Igor Efimov | 2,459 | Livorno Open | A53 |
| Jan 1999 | Gheorghe Ciolac | 2,389 | Nereto Open | D00 |
| Aug 2000 | Mario Sibilio | 2,381 | 5th Nereto Open | D06 |
| Jan 1994 | Pierluigi Iotti | 2,255 | Montecatini Terme Open | A45 |
| May 2008 | Fabrizio Ganci | 2,216 | chT-ITA | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 12 | 6 | 2,257 |
| 5th Nereto Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,209 |
| 8th Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,291 |
| Montecatini Terme Open 10th | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| chT-ITA | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,226 |
| Livorno Open | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 2,270 |
| Nereto Open | 1999 | 3 | 1 | 2,340 |
| 8th Montecatini Terme Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaetano Bocchicchio's chess games?
46 games by Gaetano Bocchicchio, 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 Gaetano Bocchicchio has played.
What does Gaetano Bocchicchio play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Gaetano Bocchicchio opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaetano Bocchicchio answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games).
What openings does Gaetano Bocchicchio play as White?
As White, Gaetano Bocchicchio's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaetano Bocchicchio play as Black?
As Black, Gaetano Bocchicchio most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Gaetano Bocchicchio's FIDE rating?
Gaetano Bocchicchio is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Gaetano Bocchicchio played?
Our database contains 46 games by Gaetano Bocchicchio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaetano Bocchicchio?
46 games by Gaetano Bocchicchio 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.