Prepare against Giorgio Piva
Italy · World #30,873 classical · FIDE ID 803588
Our database contains 162 games by Giorgio Piva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Piva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Piva 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 | 1,980 | 2,204 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,133 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 55 | 49 | 58 | 34.0% |
| As White | 85 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 77 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Piva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Piva's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 94.1% | 49.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Piva usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Piva usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Piva usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Piva usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Piva usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Giorgio Piva's chess games
All 162 games by Giorgio Piva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 49 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Ivan Farago | 2,511 | 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | D11 |
| Aug 2013 | Alessandro Bonafede | 2,380 | 24th Porto San Giorgio Open | A21 |
| Jan 1996 | Goran Mufic | 2,335 | ITA Open | D35 |
| Aug 2002 | Carlo Marzano | 2,258 | 22nd Bratto Open | D02 |
| Jan 1994 | Adrian Tugui | 2,200 | Val Thorens Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Bratto Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,122 |
| 16th Bratto Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,215 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 22nd Bratto Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,197 |
| 15th Bratto Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,218 |
| Val Thorens Open | 1994 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Piva's chess games?
162 games by Giorgio Piva, from Apr 2003 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 Piva has played.
What does Giorgio Piva play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Giorgio Piva opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Piva answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Piva play as White?
As White, Giorgio Piva's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Piva play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Piva most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Giorgio Piva's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Piva is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Giorgio Piva played?
Our database contains 162 games by Giorgio Piva, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 49 draws, 58 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Piva?
162 games by Giorgio Piva 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.