Prepare against Gian Pinelli

CHE · World #58,442 classical · FIDE ID 1348710

When preparing against Gian Pinelli, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 87 games by Gian Pinelli, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gian Pinelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gian Pinelli 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gian Pinelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gian Pinelli's side.

First moves as White (47 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pinelli usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
  • …d5 (30% of these games) — Pinelli usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
  • …c5 (2% of these games) — Pinelli usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …e6 (25% of these games) — Pinelli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Pinelli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …c5 (25% of these games) — Pinelli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)

Gian Pinelli's chess games

All 87 games by Gian Pinelli in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 30 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Gian Pinelli's chess games?

87 games by Gian Pinelli, from Feb 2022 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 Gian Pinelli has played.

What does Gian Pinelli play on the first move as White?

Across 47 games with White in our database, Gian Pinelli opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gian Pinelli answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Gian Pinelli play as White?

As White, Gian Pinelli's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Gian Pinelli play as Black?

As Black, Gian Pinelli most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.

What is Gian Pinelli's FIDE rating?

Gian Pinelli is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Feb 2026).

How many games has Gian Pinelli played?

Our database contains 87 games by Gian Pinelli, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (34.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Gian Pinelli?

87 games by Gian Pinelli 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.

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