Prepare against Giancarlo Berardi
San Marino · World #95,574 classical · FIDE ID 11800011
When preparing against Giancarlo Berardi, expect 1.c4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 53 games by Giancarlo Berardi, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giancarlo Berardi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giancarlo Berardi 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 | 1,742 | 1,837 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,648 | 1,857 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 5 | 7 | 41 | 9.4% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 3.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giancarlo Berardi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giancarlo Berardi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 92.0% | 28.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 28.3% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Berardi usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Berardi usually continues g3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Berardi usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Berardi usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Berardi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 4.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Giancarlo Berardi's chess games
All 53 games by Giancarlo Berardi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 5 wins, 7 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Omar Omar Aden | 2,155 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | A07 |
| Mar 2019 | Hans-Uwe Kock | 1,963 | 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | A37 |
| Oct 2018 | Wilfried Ntamatungiro | 1,765 | Olympiad-43 | B27 |
| Aug 2022 | Nayan Bansal | 1,444 | Olympiad-44 | D33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 1,808 |
| 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| 5th EU Small Countries ol | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,755 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2023 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,792 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 1,323 |
| TCh-Euro Small Nations | 2025 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,676 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,747 |
| Online Olym Base B | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giancarlo Berardi's chess games?
53 games by Giancarlo Berardi, from Oct 2016 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 Berardi has played.
What does Giancarlo Berardi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Giancarlo Berardi opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giancarlo Berardi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Giancarlo Berardi play as White?
As White, Giancarlo Berardi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giancarlo Berardi play as Black?
As Black, Giancarlo Berardi most often plays: London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Giancarlo Berardi's FIDE rating?
Giancarlo Berardi is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,648 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Giancarlo Berardi played?
Our database contains 53 games by Giancarlo Berardi, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 7 draws, 41 losses (9.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giancarlo Berardi?
53 games by Giancarlo Berardi 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.