Prepare against Gianni De Vita
Italy · World #32,320 classical · FIDE ID 804487
When preparing against Gianni De Vita, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 58.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Gianni De Vita, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gianni De Vita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianni De Vita 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 | 1,972 | 2,106 | Jan 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,965 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 69 | 31 | 67 | 41.3% |
| As White | 85 | 37 | 18 | 30 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 32 | 13 | 37 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianni De Vita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianni De Vita's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 95.3% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vita usually continues c3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Vita usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vita usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Vita usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vita usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 76.2% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.9% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 65.2% | 63.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 75.0% |
Gianni De Vita's chess games
All 167 games by Gianni De Vita in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 69 wins, 31 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Mark Quinn | 2,355 | Marostica Open | A11 |
| Jan 1997 | F. Bruno | 2,260 | ch-Rome | B22 |
| Jun 2018 | Nicolas Curien | 2,204 | 4th Ortisei Server24 Open | D00 |
| Sep 1985 | Luis Bernardo Hoyos Millan | 2,200 | 27th Imperia Open | B33 |
| Oct 2015 | Sergey Perman | 2,184 | 37th Arco Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 16 | 10 | 2,258 |
| 38th Arco Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,056 |
| Marostica Open | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,991 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| 27th Imperia Open | 1985 | 9 | 5 | 2,154 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,973 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,076 |
| ITA Inps Open | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianni De Vita's chess games?
167 games by Gianni De Vita, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 De Vita has played.
What does Gianni De Vita play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Gianni De Vita opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianni De Vita answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Gianni De Vita play as White?
As White, Gianni De Vita's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 58.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianni De Vita play as Black?
As Black, Gianni De Vita most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Gianni De Vita's FIDE rating?
Gianni De Vita is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Gianni De Vita played?
Our database contains 167 games by Gianni De Vita, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 31 draws, 67 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianni De Vita?
167 games by Gianni De Vita 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.