Prepare against Giampiero Amato
Italy · World #38,619 classical · FIDE ID 813303
Our database contains 322 games by Giampiero Amato, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giampiero Amato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giampiero Amato 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 | 1,941 | 2,114 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 2,009 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,080 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 133 | 74 | 115 | 41.3% |
| As White | 162 | 75 | 41 | 46 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 160 | 58 | 33 | 69 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giampiero Amato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giampiero Amato's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 82.1% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 18 | 11.1% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 6.8% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Amato usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Amato usually continues d4 (52.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 69.4% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Amato usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Amato usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Amato usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 80.5% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 18.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 81.8% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
Giampiero Amato's chess games
All 322 games by Giampiero Amato in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 133 wins, 74 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 39 | 14/10/15 | 35.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Razvan Alex Sebe Vodislav | 2,346 | Torokbalint Open | B70 |
| Apr 2009 | Robert S Eames | 2,312 | Southend Open | A65 |
| Apr 2009 | Dave J Ledger | 2,235 | Southend Open | C77 |
| Mar 2005 | Martin P Burrows | 2,200 | Coventry Open | C01 |
| Nov 2010 | Edmund C Player | 2,187 | Brighton Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 21 | 13 | 2,190 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 2,127 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,951 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,187 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| 1st Sao Martinho do Porto Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,694 |
| Karlovy Vary Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giampiero Amato's chess games?
322 games by Giampiero Amato, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Giampiero Amato has played.
What does Giampiero Amato play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Giampiero Amato opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giampiero Amato answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Giampiero Amato play as White?
As White, Giampiero Amato's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giampiero Amato play as Black?
As Black, Giampiero Amato most often plays: Petrov's Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Giampiero Amato's FIDE rating?
Giampiero Amato is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Giampiero Amato played?
Our database contains 322 games by Giampiero Amato, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 74 draws, 115 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giampiero Amato?
322 games by Giampiero Amato 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.