Prepare against Giancarlo Sanavio
Italy · World #122,304 classical · FIDE ID 829889
When preparing against Giancarlo Sanavio, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 104 games by Giancarlo Sanavio, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giancarlo Sanavio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giancarlo Sanavio 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 | 1,667 | 1,767 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,672 | 1,672 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 45 | 19 | 40 | 43.3% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 26 | 6 | 19 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giancarlo Sanavio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giancarlo Sanavio's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 53 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sanavio usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sanavio usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sanavio usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Giancarlo Sanavio's chess games
All 104 games by Giancarlo Sanavio in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 45 wins, 19 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Sergio Ventura | 2,192 | ch-Veneto Region | B08 |
| May 2003 | Sergio Giuriato | 2,023 | ch-Veneto qf 63rd | A34 |
| Feb 2005 | Sergio Bonollo | 1,859 | 5th Alta Padovana Open B | B01 |
| Dec 2004 | Giancarlo Baldi | 1,853 | 7th Padova Open B | A15 |
| May 2003 | Andrea Ribon | 1,791 | ch-Veneto qf 63rd | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Veneto Region | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 1,930 |
| Pedavena Open B 2nd | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,568 |
| 2nd Crema Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,108 |
| 1st Padova Open A | 1998 | 6 | 2 | 1,444 |
| ch-Veneto qf 63rd | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 1,982 |
| 62nd ch-Veneto qf | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,665 |
| 2nd Padova Open B | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 1,430 |
| 7th Padova Open B | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giancarlo Sanavio's chess games?
104 games by Giancarlo Sanavio, from Jan 2014 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 Sanavio has played.
What does Giancarlo Sanavio play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Giancarlo Sanavio opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giancarlo Sanavio answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Giancarlo Sanavio play as White?
As White, Giancarlo Sanavio's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giancarlo Sanavio play as Black?
As Black, Giancarlo Sanavio most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Giancarlo Sanavio's FIDE rating?
Giancarlo Sanavio is currently rated 1,667 in classical chess, 1,672 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Giancarlo Sanavio played?
Our database contains 104 games by Giancarlo Sanavio, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 19 draws, 40 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giancarlo Sanavio?
104 games by Giancarlo Sanavio 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.