Prepare against Giancarlo Badano
Italy · World #76,471 classical · FIDE ID 810495
When preparing against Giancarlo Badano, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (53%).
Our database contains 92 games by Giancarlo Badano, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giancarlo Badano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giancarlo Badano 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 | 1,800 | 1,957 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,951 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 1,935 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 30.4% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giancarlo Badano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giancarlo Badano's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Badano usually continues Nc3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Badano usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Badano usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
Giancarlo Badano's chess games
All 92 games by Giancarlo Badano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 35 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Gianni Giacomelli | 2,093 | ch-ITA qual | D51 |
| Jun 2026 | Olivier,Pi | 2,087 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | — |
| Sep 2009 | Renzo Rorato | 2,067 | ch-ITA qual | B24 |
| Jul 1990 | Tanja Rasinger | 2,005 | 15th Secondario | C11 |
| Oct 2013 | Yuri Alchinidi | 1,997 | W-ch Disabled | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-ITA qual | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,993 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,761 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,881 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giancarlo Badano's chess games?
92 games by Giancarlo Badano, from Jan 2009 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 Giancarlo Badano has played.
What does Giancarlo Badano play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Giancarlo Badano opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giancarlo Badano answers 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Giancarlo Badano play as White?
As White, Giancarlo Badano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giancarlo Badano play as Black?
As Black, Giancarlo Badano most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Giancarlo Badano's FIDE rating?
Giancarlo Badano is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Giancarlo Badano played?
Our database contains 92 games by Giancarlo Badano, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 35 draws, 29 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giancarlo Badano?
92 games by Giancarlo Badano 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.