Prepare against Gianfranco Cavallini
Italy · World #18,720 classical · FIDE ID 807559
Our database contains 58 games by Gianfranco Cavallini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianfranco Cavallini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianfranco Cavallini 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 | 2,068 | 2,108 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,091 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,095 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 23 | 10 | 25 | 39.7% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianfranco Cavallini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianfranco Cavallini's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 46.7% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cavallini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Cavallini usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Cavallini usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cavallini usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cavallini usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Cavallini usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 45.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Gianfranco Cavallini's chess games
All 58 games by Gianfranco Cavallini 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,380 | Ticino Open | C24 |
| Sep 2005 | Gabriele Sardo | 2,222 | Hotel Montesano Open A | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Gabriela Hitzgerova | 2,170 | Robecchetto Open | B50 |
| Nov 2006 | Marcello Astengo | 2,110 | Bratto Martesana Open | B15 |
| Mar 2007 | Emiliano Mastroddi | 2,106 | Ceriano Laghetto Open A | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Montesano Open A | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,119 |
| 6th Magistrale | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| Robecchetto Open | 1997 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| Robecchetto Open A 19th | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 2,096 |
| 26th Robecchetto Open A | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,150 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open 12th | 2005 | 5 | 0 | 1,698 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open A | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianfranco Cavallini's chess games?
58 games by Gianfranco Cavallini, 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 Cavallini has played.
What does Gianfranco Cavallini play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Gianfranco Cavallini opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianfranco Cavallini answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...b5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gianfranco Cavallini play as White?
As White, Gianfranco Cavallini's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianfranco Cavallini play as Black?
As Black, Gianfranco Cavallini most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gianfranco Cavallini's FIDE rating?
Gianfranco Cavallini is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Gianfranco Cavallini played?
Our database contains 58 games by Gianfranco Cavallini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianfranco Cavallini?
58 games by Gianfranco Cavallini 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.