Prepare against Gianni Rossi Cassani
Italy · World #88,831 classical · FIDE ID 820326
When preparing against Gianni Rossi Cassani, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (56%).
Our database contains 65 games by Gianni Rossi Cassani, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianni Rossi Cassani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianni Rossi Cassani 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 | 1,762 | 1,843 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 1,919 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,855 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 33.8% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianni Rossi Cassani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianni Rossi Cassani's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cassani usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cassani usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Cassani usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Gianni Rossi Cassani's chess games
All 65 games by Gianni Rossi Cassani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 22 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Thomas Lochte | 2,045 | 42nd Arco Open | C47 |
| Oct 2021 | Ivano Taufer | 1,900 | 43rd Arco Open | C45 |
| Nov 2008 | Jean Dominique Coqueraut | 1,892 | 3rd Imperia Corallo Open A | B08 |
| Nov 2010 | Gianfranco Gandolfi | 1,848 | 4th Recco Open B | C45 |
| Nov 2006 | Fabio Badano | 1,813 | Imperia Corallo Open A 1st | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,747 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,816 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,952 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| 8th Ventimiglia Weekend | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,746 |
| Imperia Corallo Open A 1st | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| 4th Recco Open B | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 4th Imperia Corallo Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianni Rossi Cassani's chess games?
65 games by Gianni Rossi Cassani, from Oct 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 Rossi Cassani has played.
What does Gianni Rossi Cassani play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Gianni Rossi Cassani opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianni Rossi Cassani answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Gianni Rossi Cassani play as White?
As White, Gianni Rossi Cassani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianni Rossi Cassani play as Black?
As Black, Gianni Rossi Cassani most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Gianni Rossi Cassani's FIDE rating?
Gianni Rossi Cassani is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Gianni Rossi Cassani played?
Our database contains 65 games by Gianni Rossi Cassani, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianni Rossi Cassani?
65 games by Gianni Rossi Cassani 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.