Prepare against Gianfranco Bertani
Italy · World #34,306 classical · FIDE ID 806480
When preparing against Gianfranco Bertani, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Gianfranco Bertani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianfranco Bertani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianfranco Bertani 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 | 1,962 | 2,157 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,094 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,100 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 90 | 26 | 80 | 45.9% |
| As White | 93 | 44 | 15 | 34 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 103 | 46 | 11 | 46 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianfranco Bertani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianfranco Bertani's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 50.5% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 46.2% | 45.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Bertani usually continues e3 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bertani usually continues e3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Bertani usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bertani usually continues b3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Bertani usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Bertani usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 92.0% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 51.5% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 30.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Gianfranco Bertani's chess games
All 196 games by Gianfranco Bertani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 90 wins, 26 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 15/3/4 | 68.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 1/2/10 | 7.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Andrei M. Kossarev | 2,279 | 3rd Verona Primavera Open A | A80 |
| Jan 1998 | Massimiliano Lucaroni | 2,275 | Verona Open 4th | B70 |
| Jan 2006 | Massimo Sciortino | 2,273 | 12th Verona Open | B80 |
| Oct 2008 | Hans Karl | 2,240 | 30th Arco Open | A95 |
| Jan 2012 | Alessandro Guerra | 2,216 | 2nd Mantova Open A | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,984 |
| Verona Open A | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| 30th Arco Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| 11th Verona Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 12th Verona Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,119 |
| 2nd Basso Veronese | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| 13th Verona Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,159 |
| 6th Arco Christmas Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianfranco Bertani's chess games?
196 games by Gianfranco Bertani, from Apr 2003 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 Gianfranco Bertani has played.
What does Gianfranco Bertani play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Gianfranco Bertani opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianfranco Bertani answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Gianfranco Bertani play as White?
As White, Gianfranco Bertani's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianfranco Bertani play as Black?
As Black, Gianfranco Bertani most often plays: Dutch Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Gianfranco Bertani's FIDE rating?
Gianfranco Bertani is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gianfranco Bertani played?
Our database contains 196 games by Gianfranco Bertani, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 26 draws, 80 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianfranco Bertani?
196 games by Gianfranco Bertani 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.