Prepare against Giancarlo Castiglioni
Italy · World #42,701 classical · FIDE ID 2834753
When preparing against Giancarlo Castiglioni, expect 1.c4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Giancarlo Castiglioni, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giancarlo Castiglioni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giancarlo Castiglioni 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 | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 34.7% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giancarlo Castiglioni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giancarlo Castiglioni's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 76.0% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Castiglioni usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Castiglioni usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Castiglioni usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Castiglioni usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Castiglioni usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Castiglioni usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 72.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Giancarlo Castiglioni's chess games
All 49 games by Giancarlo Castiglioni in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Andrea Murgia | 2,260 | Milan Open | D19 |
| May 1981 | Barbara Pernici | 2,000 | 41st ch-ITA sf | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41st ch-ITA sf | 1981 | 9 | 4 | 2,019 |
| Milan Open | 1992 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,410 |
| Corsico Open | 1992 | 8 | 6 | – |
| WchT Students 15th final C | 1968 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Lombardia Open | 1992 | 5 | 1 | 1,995 |
| 15th WchT Students Group1 | 1968 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Venice tt | 1983 | 3 | 3 | – |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 3 | 0 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giancarlo Castiglioni's chess games?
49 games by Giancarlo Castiglioni, from Jun 2018 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 Castiglioni has played.
What does Giancarlo Castiglioni play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Giancarlo Castiglioni opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giancarlo Castiglioni answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Giancarlo Castiglioni play as White?
As White, Giancarlo Castiglioni's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giancarlo Castiglioni play as Black?
As Black, Giancarlo Castiglioni most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Giancarlo Castiglioni's FIDE rating?
Giancarlo Castiglioni is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Giancarlo Castiglioni played?
Our database contains 49 games by Giancarlo Castiglioni, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 15 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giancarlo Castiglioni?
49 games by Giancarlo Castiglioni 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.