Prepare against Gaetano Quaranta
Italy · World #78,549 classical · FIDE ID 823724
When preparing against Gaetano Quaranta, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Gaetano Quaranta, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaetano Quaranta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaetano Quaranta 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 | 1,794 | 1,889 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,838 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 42 | 23 | 73 | 30.4% |
| As White | 70 | 21 | 11 | 38 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 21 | 12 | 35 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaetano Quaranta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaetano Quaranta's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 90.0% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues d4 (34.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 8.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …b5 (17% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Gaetano Quaranta's chess games
All 138 games by Gaetano Quaranta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 42 wins, 23 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Stefano Zanirato | 1,979 | ch-Veneto Region | B00 |
| May 2005 | Ignazio Roberti | 1,954 | 65th Veneto-ch qf | B22 |
| Dec 2005 | Umberto Belloni | 1,910 | 8th Padova Open | C01 |
| May 2004 | Riccardo Maniero | 1,874 | 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | B00 |
| Oct 2013 | Paolo Ranzato | 1,861 | Chioggia Open B 08th | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Veneto Region | 2006 | 12 | 4 | 1,724 |
| ch-PAD | 2005 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,586 |
| 8th Padova Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,730 |
| 5th Padova Open A | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,651 |
| chT-Padova Province 58th | 1998 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,414 |
| 3rd Padova Open B | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 1,567 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,795 |
| 1st Pedavena Open | 2005 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaetano Quaranta's chess games?
138 games by Gaetano Quaranta, from Jul 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 Gaetano Quaranta has played.
What does Gaetano Quaranta play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Gaetano Quaranta opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaetano Quaranta answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gaetano Quaranta play as White?
As White, Gaetano Quaranta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (22 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaetano Quaranta play as Black?
As Black, Gaetano Quaranta most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Gaetano Quaranta's FIDE rating?
Gaetano Quaranta is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gaetano Quaranta played?
Our database contains 138 games by Gaetano Quaranta, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 23 draws, 73 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaetano Quaranta?
138 games by Gaetano Quaranta 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.