Prepare against Gianni Cosenza
Italy · World #88,500 classical · FIDE ID 815900
When preparing against Gianni Cosenza, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Gianni Cosenza, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianni Cosenza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianni Cosenza 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 | 1,763 | 2,065 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 61 | 38 | 47 | 41.8% |
| As White | 74 | 34 | 21 | 19 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianni Cosenza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianni Cosenza's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 100.0% | 60.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cosenza usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cosenza usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cosenza usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 96.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 87.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Gianni Cosenza's chess games
All 146 games by Gianni Cosenza in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 61 wins, 38 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Angelo Auletta | 2,256 | 4th Napoli Vomero Primavera Open | B85 |
| Sep 2014 | Enrico Messina | 2,135 | Giorgio Porreca Cup 4th | C00 |
| May 2012 | Fabio Buiano | 2,054 | 4th Napoli Parthenope Open | C14 |
| Dec 2010 | Gaetano Pinto | 2,041 | 6th Napoli Vomero Christmas | D02 |
| Feb 2007 | Michele Sorrentino | 2,007 | Napoli Bronstein Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Napoli Porreca Memorial | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,000 |
| 4th Napoli Parthenope Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 7th Napoli Primavera al Vomero Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,829 |
| 1st Napoli Antica Scuola | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Napoli Autunno Vomero Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,575 |
| Condino Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| Giorgio Porreca Cup 4th | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianni Cosenza's chess games?
146 games by Gianni Cosenza, from Oct 2004 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 Cosenza has played.
What does Gianni Cosenza play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Gianni Cosenza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianni Cosenza answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Gianni Cosenza play as White?
As White, Gianni Cosenza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianni Cosenza play as Black?
As Black, Gianni Cosenza most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Gianni Cosenza's FIDE rating?
Gianni Cosenza is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gianni Cosenza played?
Our database contains 146 games by Gianni Cosenza, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 38 draws, 47 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianni Cosenza?
146 games by Gianni Cosenza 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.