Prepare against Gianni Rossi
Italy · World #137,669 classical · FIDE ID 818593
When preparing against Gianni Rossi, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Paleface Attack as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Gianni Rossi, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianni Rossi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianni Rossi 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 | 1,626 | 2,187 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,878 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 89 | 72 | 108 | 33.1% |
| As White | 139 | 56 | 29 | 54 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 130 | 33 | 43 | 54 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianni Rossi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianni Rossi's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 95.7% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rossi usually continues f3 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Rossi usually continues e4 (60.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Rossi usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rossi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Rossi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Rossi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 84.6% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.7% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 55.3% | 54.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 18.4% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 18.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Gianni Rossi's chess games
All 269 games by Gianni Rossi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 89 wins, 72 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 71 | 35/10/26 | 49.3% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 53 | 18/16/19 | 34.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Ante Jurkovic | 2,350 | 2nd Pedavena Open A | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Christian Cacco | 2,299 | 15th Aldo Abano Mogno Open | A43 |
| Aug 2004 | Matteo Riccardo Vigile | 2,109 | 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | A46 |
| Jan 2004 | Enrico Danieli | 2,092 | 15th Aldo Abano Mogno Open | A40 |
| Feb 2006 | Massimo Barazzetta | 2,080 | ch-Brianza | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caorle Open B | 1991 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,665 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 4 | 1,955 |
| 1st Villorba Open | 2021 | 7 | 0 | 1,624 |
| 2nd Pedavena Open A | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| 4th Basso Veronese Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,855 |
| 15th Cavarzere Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,820 |
| 8th Vicenza Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Conegliano Open | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianni Rossi's chess games?
269 games by Gianni Rossi, from Jul 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 Rossi has played.
What does Gianni Rossi play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Gianni Rossi opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianni Rossi answers 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games).
What openings does Gianni Rossi play as White?
As White, Gianni Rossi's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (71 games, 49.3% win rate); Paleface Attack (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianni Rossi play as Black?
As Black, Gianni Rossi most often plays: Alekhine Defense (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Gianni Rossi's FIDE rating?
Gianni Rossi is currently rated 1,626 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Gianni Rossi played?
Our database contains 269 games by Gianni Rossi, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 72 draws, 108 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianni Rossi?
269 games by Gianni Rossi 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.