Prepare against Giampaolo Buchicchio
FM · Italy · World #7,557 classical · FIDE ID 811491
Our database contains 267 games by Giampaolo Buchicchio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giampaolo Buchicchio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giampaolo Buchicchio 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 | 2,213 | 2,346 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,295 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,306 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 108 | 68 | 91 | 40.4% |
| As White | 137 | 63 | 33 | 41 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 130 | 45 | 35 | 50 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giampaolo Buchicchio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giampaolo Buchicchio's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 135 | 98.5% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues c3 (64.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 88.9% | 50.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 87.0% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.5% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Giampaolo Buchicchio's chess games
All 267 games by Giampaolo Buchicchio 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: 108 wins, 68 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 23/15/9 | 48.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 34 | 6/10/18 | 17.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,599 | 7th London Classic Open | B22 |
| Dec 2013 | Mark L Hebden | 2,560 | 5th London Classic Open | C45 |
| Jan 2005 | Thomas Luther | 2,540 | 11th Verona Open | B11 |
| Jun 2013 | Nenad Sulava | 2,484 | 27th Pula Open | D86 |
| May 2013 | Elisabeth Paehtz | 2,482 | BCF-chT1c 1213 (4NCL) Promotion pool | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2002 | 17 | 9 | 2,215 |
| 43rd Wch U20 | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-ITA 62nd | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,302 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,267 |
| ch-ITA 64th | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,374 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giampaolo Buchicchio's chess games?
267 games by Giampaolo Buchicchio, 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 Giampaolo Buchicchio has played.
What does Giampaolo Buchicchio play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Giampaolo Buchicchio opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giampaolo Buchicchio answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Giampaolo Buchicchio play as White?
As White, Giampaolo Buchicchio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (47 games, 48.9% win rate); Scotch Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giampaolo Buchicchio play as Black?
As Black, Giampaolo Buchicchio most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Giampaolo Buchicchio's FIDE rating?
Giampaolo Buchicchio is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Giampaolo Buchicchio played?
Our database contains 267 games by Giampaolo Buchicchio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 68 draws, 91 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giampaolo Buchicchio?
267 games by Giampaolo Buchicchio 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.