Prepare against Gianni Boni
Italy · World #82,023 classical · FIDE ID 810037
When preparing against Gianni Boni, expect 1.b3 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 48 games by Gianni Boni, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianni Boni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianni Boni 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 | 1,783 | 1,899 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 9 | 19 | 41.7% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianni Boni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianni Boni's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 22 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 92% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Boni usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Boni usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Boni usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Boni usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Boni usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Gianni Boni's chess games
All 48 games by Gianni Boni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Walter Paoli | 2,063 | 3rd Mirandola Giovanni Pico | B00 |
| May 2010 | Stefano Colucci | 1,994 | 2nd Bisaccia Open | A01 |
| Jan 2010 | Michele Guaragno | 1,978 | 3rd Mirandola Giovanni Pico | A40 |
| Jun 2010 | Gennaro Paduano | 1,946 | 2nd Bisaccia Open | B00 |
| Mar 2013 | Francesco Foroni | 1,870 | ch-Mantova Province | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mantova Province | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
| Verona Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,744 |
| 2nd Bisaccia Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,845 |
| 8th Padova Weekend Open B | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| 5th Rivarolo Mantovano Weekend | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open 1st | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| 2nd Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,546 |
| 3rd Mirandola Giovanni Pico | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianni Boni's chess games?
48 games by Gianni Boni, from Apr 2008 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 Gianni Boni has played.
What does Gianni Boni play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Gianni Boni opens with 1.b3 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianni Boni answers 1...b6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gianni Boni play as White?
As White, Gianni Boni's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianni Boni play as Black?
As Black, Gianni Boni most often plays: Owen Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Gianni Boni's FIDE rating?
Gianni Boni is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Gianni Boni played?
Our database contains 48 games by Gianni Boni, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianni Boni?
48 games by Gianni Boni 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.