Prepare against Giancarlo Buchicchio
Italy · World #26,554 classical · FIDE ID 814130
Our database contains 63 games by Giancarlo Buchicchio, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giancarlo Buchicchio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giancarlo 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 | 2,007 | 2,095 | Nov 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 31.7% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giancarlo Buchicchio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giancarlo Buchicchio's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 70.0% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Buchicchio usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Giancarlo Buchicchio's chess games
All 63 games by Giancarlo Buchicchio in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 20 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Pellegrino Turturici | 2,012 | 5th Nereto Open | E67 |
| Feb 2020 | Rudolf Pleininger | 1,929 | Padova del Santo Open A 7th | B90 |
| Oct 2010 | Savino Di Lascio | 1,921 | 16th Venice Autumn Open | B03 |
| Dec 2012 | Yves Bonan | 1,891 | 15th Padova Open A | D00 |
| Dec 2013 | Ricardo Antoniacci | 1,883 | 16th Padova Open A | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,990 |
| 15th Padova Open A | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,021 |
| 5th Nereto Open | 2000 | 7 | 1 | 1,837 |
| 16th Padova Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,020 |
| 13th Ozieri Open | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| Crema Open 22nd | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,838 |
| Lancenigo Open | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,044 |
| Mogliano Veneto Open B 38th | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giancarlo Buchicchio's chess games?
63 games by Giancarlo Buchicchio, from Jan 2004 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 Giancarlo Buchicchio has played.
What does Giancarlo Buchicchio play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Giancarlo Buchicchio opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giancarlo Buchicchio answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Giancarlo Buchicchio play as White?
As White, Giancarlo Buchicchio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giancarlo Buchicchio play as Black?
As Black, Giancarlo Buchicchio most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Giancarlo Buchicchio's FIDE rating?
Giancarlo Buchicchio is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Giancarlo Buchicchio played?
Our database contains 63 games by Giancarlo Buchicchio, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giancarlo Buchicchio?
63 games by Giancarlo 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.