Prepare against Gianpietro Zangrando
Italy · World #77,710 classical · FIDE ID 819450
When preparing against Gianpietro Zangrando, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 250 games by Gianpietro Zangrando, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gianpietro Zangrando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gianpietro Zangrando 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 | 1,796 | 1,963 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 78 | 50 | 122 | 31.2% |
| As White | 124 | 44 | 25 | 55 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 126 | 34 | 25 | 67 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gianpietro Zangrando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gianpietro Zangrando's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 79 | 63.7% | 44.3% |
| c4 | 30 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 11.3% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Zangrando usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zangrando usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Zangrando usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Zangrando usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Zangrando usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Zangrando usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 62 | 91.2% | 33.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 32.5% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 30.0% | 20.8% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 27.5% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Gianpietro Zangrando's chess games
All 250 games by Gianpietro Zangrando in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 78 wins, 50 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Alessandro Guerra | 2,226 | 2nd Cipressina Open A | A06 |
| Dec 2013 | Marco Lantini | 2,089 | 16th Padova Open A | A07 |
| Jun 2021 | Alessandro Brotto | 2,042 | ch-Veneto qf 80th | E07 |
| Jul 1991 | Rainiero Casagrande | 2,000 | Caorle Open B | D51 |
| Oct 2009 | Alfredo Ricci | 1,993 | 04th Chioggia Open A | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th ch-ITA Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,903 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,857 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| 17th Padova Open A | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,709 |
| 16th Padova Open A | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,811 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 2 | 1,632 |
| Caorle Open B | 1991 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-Mestre Sociale | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 1,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gianpietro Zangrando's chess games?
250 games by Gianpietro Zangrando, from Oct 2005 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 Gianpietro Zangrando has played.
What does Gianpietro Zangrando play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Gianpietro Zangrando opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gianpietro Zangrando answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Gianpietro Zangrando play as White?
As White, Gianpietro Zangrando's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gianpietro Zangrando play as Black?
As Black, Gianpietro Zangrando most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Gianpietro Zangrando's FIDE rating?
Gianpietro Zangrando is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gianpietro Zangrando played?
Our database contains 250 games by Gianpietro Zangrando, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 50 draws, 122 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gianpietro Zangrando?
250 games by Gianpietro Zangrando 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.