Prepare against Giorgio Elitropi
Italy · World #64,312 classical · FIDE ID 819239
When preparing against Giorgio Elitropi, expect 1.f4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Giorgio Elitropi, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Elitropi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Elitropi 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 | 1,840 | 2,016 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,940 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,936 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 29.3% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Elitropi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Elitropi's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 25 | 64.1% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 23.1% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 4 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 64% of White games, 52.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Elitropi usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Elitropi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Elitropi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Elitropi usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Elitropi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Elitropi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 69.6% | 46.9% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Giorgio Elitropi's chess games
All 82 games by Giorgio Elitropi 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: 24 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Riccardo Annoni | 2,086 | Bergamo Open | C02 |
| Nov 2007 | Zeno Romano | 1,931 | Bergamo Open | B78 |
| Sep 2008 | Roberto Cardani | 1,919 | 7th Bergamo Open | C18 |
| Nov 2007 | Federico Mazzotti | 1,853 | Bergamo Open | A02 |
| Oct 2002 | Luca Canova | 1,785 | ch-Bergamo Province | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2005 | 33 | 18.5 | 1,769 |
| Moretti Memorial Open | 1999 | 15 | 9.5 | – |
| Bergamo Open | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,978 |
| 11th Bergamo Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| 7th Bergamo Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| 12th Bergamo Open | 2013 | 5 | 0 | 1,696 |
| 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,671 |
| 1st Bergamo Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Elitropi's chess games?
82 games by Giorgio Elitropi, 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 Giorgio Elitropi has played.
What does Giorgio Elitropi play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Giorgio Elitropi opens with 1.f4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Elitropi answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Elitropi play as White?
As White, Giorgio Elitropi's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Elitropi play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Elitropi most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Giorgio Elitropi's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Elitropi is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Giorgio Elitropi played?
Our database contains 82 games by Giorgio Elitropi, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 32 draws, 26 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Elitropi?
82 games by Giorgio Elitropi 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.