Prepare against Giorgio Pala
Italy · World #38,452 classical · FIDE ID 852406
Our database contains 50 games by Giorgio Pala, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Pala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Pala 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 | 1,942 | 2,086 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,038 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,942 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 23 | 4 | 23 | 46.0% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Pala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Pala's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 38.5% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Pala usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pala usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Pala usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Pala usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Pala usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pala usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Giorgio Pala's chess games
All 50 games by Giorgio Pala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 23 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Adriano Testa | 2,160 | 5th Rome Elo Open | B01 |
| Feb 2009 | Bruno Roberti | 1,990 | 2nd Rome Elo Open | C67 |
| Feb 2009 | Giulio Simeone | 1,983 | 2nd Rome Elo Open | B15 |
| Nov 2008 | Danilo Marino | 1,969 | 1st Rome Elo Open | B28 |
| Jun 2009 | Vittorio Vannelli | 1,847 | 4th Rome Elo Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,594 |
| 2nd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,031 |
| 1st Rome Elo Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 2,006 |
| 4th Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,032 |
| 3rd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,828 |
| 5th Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Pala's chess games?
50 games by Giorgio Pala, from Apr 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 Giorgio Pala has played.
What does Giorgio Pala play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Giorgio Pala opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Pala answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Pala play as White?
As White, Giorgio Pala's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Pala play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Pala most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Giorgio Pala's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Pala is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Giorgio Pala played?
Our database contains 50 games by Giorgio Pala, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Pala?
50 games by Giorgio Pala 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.