Prepare against Gaetano Grasso
Italy · World #34,515 classical · FIDE ID 840572
Our database contains 55 games by Gaetano Grasso, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaetano Grasso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaetano Grasso 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 | 1,961 | 2,206 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,280 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,088 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 24 | 10 | 21 | 43.6% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaetano Grasso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaetano Grasso's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 59.3% | 46.9% |
| b4 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Grasso usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Grasso usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Grasso usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 22% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Grasso usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Grasso usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Grasso usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 81.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Gaetano Grasso's chess games
All 55 games by Gaetano Grasso in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Anton Skurygin | 2,300 | 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | A01 |
| Aug 2016 | Iozefina Paulet | 2,249 | 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | B03 |
| Jul 2016 | Bert Both | 2,189 | 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | A84 |
| Dec 2015 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,183 | 2nd Etna Open | B21 |
| Dec 2015 | Pietro Pisacane | 2,165 | 2nd Etna Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Amantea Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,972 |
| 2nd Messina Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,001 |
| 2nd Etna Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| 3rd Terre degli Elimi Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,183 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,887 |
| 12th Amantea Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaetano Grasso's chess games?
55 games by Gaetano Grasso, from Oct 2007 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 Grasso has played.
What does Gaetano Grasso play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gaetano Grasso opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.b4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaetano Grasso answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Gaetano Grasso play as White?
As White, Gaetano Grasso's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaetano Grasso play as Black?
As Black, Gaetano Grasso most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gaetano Grasso's FIDE rating?
Gaetano Grasso is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Gaetano Grasso played?
Our database contains 55 games by Gaetano Grasso, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaetano Grasso?
55 games by Gaetano Grasso 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.