Prepare against Gianni Zannoni
Italy · World #135,794 classical · FIDE ID 825336
When preparing against Gianni Zannoni, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 58 games by Gianni Zannoni, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gianni Zannoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianni Zannoni 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 | 1,631 | 1,874 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,780 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 22 | 9 | 27 | 37.9% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianni Zannoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianni Zannoni's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 50.0% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 32.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.9% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zannoni usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zannoni usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Zannoni usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Zannoni usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Zannoni usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Zannoni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Gianni Zannoni's chess games
All 58 games by Gianni Zannoni in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Lorenzo Razzano | 1,931 | 15th Ivrea Open | A05 |
| Aug 2011 | Angelo Martorelli | 1,812 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | A08 |
| Aug 2011 | Alan M Trent | 1,800 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | B07 |
| Mar 2008 | Alberto Scarrone | 1,784 | 14th Ivrea Open | A08 |
| Apr 2011 | Gian Franco Costantino | 1,741 | ch-PIEMONT PROVINCE | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Biella Vercelli Province | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,528 |
| ch-Biella Province | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,656 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,713 |
| ch-PIEMONT PROVINCE | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 1,833 |
| 14th Ivrea Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,932 |
| 2nd Alassio West End Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,725 |
| 1st Biella Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,715 |
| 15th Ivrea Open | 2011 | 4 | 3 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianni Zannoni's chess games?
58 games by Gianni Zannoni, from Jul 2007 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 Zannoni has played.
What does Gianni Zannoni play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Gianni Zannoni opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianni Zannoni answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Gianni Zannoni play as White?
As White, Gianni Zannoni's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianni Zannoni play as Black?
As Black, Gianni Zannoni most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Gianni Zannoni's FIDE rating?
Gianni Zannoni is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Gianni Zannoni played?
Our database contains 58 games by Gianni Zannoni, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianni Zannoni?
58 games by Gianni Zannoni 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.