Prepare against Gianluca Mei
Italy · World #59,918 classical · FIDE ID 821632
When preparing against Gianluca Mei, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Gianluca Mei, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianluca Mei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianluca Mei 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 | 1,856 | 1,917 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianluca Mei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianluca Mei's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mei usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mei usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Mei usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Gianluca Mei's chess games
All 30 games by Gianluca Mei in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Fernando Villalba | 1,889 | 31st Milan Crespi Open B | B25 |
| Dec 2008 | Lorenzo Carbone | 1,817 | 29th Milan Crespi Open B | C66 |
| Dec 2010 | Stefano Baccarin | 1,810 | 31st Milan Crespi Open B | B23 |
| Dec 2008 | Marco Marino | 1,797 | 29th Milan Crespi Open B | C65 |
| Dec 2008 | Marco Alidosi | 1,794 | 29th Milan Crespi Open B | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open 09 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| Milan Autumn Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| 29th Milan Crespi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 31st Milan Crespi Open B | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianluca Mei's chess games?
30 games by Gianluca Mei, from Oct 2005 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 Gianluca Mei has played.
What does Gianluca Mei play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Gianluca Mei opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianluca Mei answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Gianluca Mei play as White?
As White, Gianluca Mei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianluca Mei play as Black?
As Black, Gianluca Mei most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Gianluca Mei's FIDE rating?
Gianluca Mei is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Gianluca Mei played?
Our database contains 30 games by Gianluca Mei, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianluca Mei?
30 games by Gianluca Mei 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.