Prepare against Giacomo Gallina
Italy · World #91,187 classical · FIDE ID 822337
When preparing against Giacomo Gallina, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 63 games by Giacomo Gallina, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giacomo Gallina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giacomo Gallina 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 | 1,755 | 1,810 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,791 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,807 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 24 | 8 | 31 | 38.1% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giacomo Gallina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giacomo Gallina's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gallina usually continues Nc3 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gallina usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gallina usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gallina usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Gallina usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gallina usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Giacomo Gallina's chess games
All 63 games by Giacomo Gallina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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, 8 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Achille Della Ragione | 2,085 | 2nd Napoli Natale al Vomero | A25 |
| May 2011 | Giovanni Improta | 1,861 | 5th Napoli Estate al Vomero Open | B02 |
| Jan 2010 | Rosario Esposito | 1,847 | 5th Napoli Vomero Winter | A53 |
| Dec 2012 | Mario Angelotti | 1,757 | ch-Napoli Province | C00 |
| Oct 2010 | Livio Miccoli | 1,706 | Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Napoli Province | 2016 | 12 | 7 | 1,841 |
| 7th Napoli Primavera al Vomero Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| Napoli Vomero Natale Open 5th | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,647 |
| Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,604 |
| 5th Napoli Estate al Vomero Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,714 |
| Giugliano Open 5th | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,652 |
| 5th Napoli Vomero Winter | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
| 6th Napoli Vomero Christmas | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giacomo Gallina's chess games?
63 games by Giacomo Gallina, from Jul 2005 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 Giacomo Gallina has played.
What does Giacomo Gallina play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Giacomo Gallina opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giacomo Gallina answers 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Giacomo Gallina play as White?
As White, Giacomo Gallina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giacomo Gallina play as Black?
As Black, Giacomo Gallina most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Giacomo Gallina's FIDE rating?
Giacomo Gallina is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Giacomo Gallina played?
Our database contains 63 games by Giacomo Gallina, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giacomo Gallina?
63 games by Giacomo Gallina 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.