Prepare against Giancarlo Tortorella
MCO · World #85,508 classical · FIDE ID 824909
When preparing against Giancarlo Tortorella, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Giancarlo Tortorella, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giancarlo Tortorella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giancarlo Tortorella 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 | 1,772 | 1,913 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,927 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 16 | 11 | 33 | 26.7% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giancarlo Tortorella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giancarlo Tortorella's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 30.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 30.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tortorella usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Tortorella usually continues Bc4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Tortorella usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Tortorella usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Giancarlo Tortorella's chess games
All 60 games by Giancarlo Tortorella in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Rolf Gehrke | 2,084 | Nago Torbole Open A | B21 |
| Sep 2010 | Knut Schalloehr | 1,829 | Bol Open | A51 |
| Sep 2010 | Ivo Novak | 1,782 | Bol Open | B21 |
| Sep 2013 | Daniel Fischer | 1,724 | San Bernardino Open | C50 |
| Nov 2006 | Fabio Buonamano | 1,724 | Imperia Corallo Open A 1st | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,849 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,855 |
| Nago Torbole Open A | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,793 |
| Bol Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-Imperia Province | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| Imperia Corallo Open A 1st | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| 8th Ventimiglia Weekend | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giancarlo Tortorella's chess games?
60 games by Giancarlo Tortorella, from Oct 2006 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 Tortorella has played.
What does Giancarlo Tortorella play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Giancarlo Tortorella opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giancarlo Tortorella answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Giancarlo Tortorella play as White?
As White, Giancarlo Tortorella's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giancarlo Tortorella play as Black?
As Black, Giancarlo Tortorella most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Giancarlo Tortorella's FIDE rating?
Giancarlo Tortorella is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Giancarlo Tortorella played?
Our database contains 60 games by Giancarlo Tortorella, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giancarlo Tortorella?
60 games by Giancarlo Tortorella 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.