Prepare against Giorgio Villa
Italy · World #28,083 classical · FIDE ID 858773
Our database contains 155 games by Giorgio Villa, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giorgio Villa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giorgio Villa 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 | 1,997 | 2,052 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,011 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 37 | 49 | 69 | 23.9% |
| As White | 75 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 25.3% |
| As Black | 80 | 18 | 21 | 41 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giorgio Villa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giorgio Villa's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 84.0% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Villa usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Villa usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Villa usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Villa usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Villa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Villa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 47.2% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 30.6% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Giorgio Villa's chess games
All 155 games by Giorgio Villa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 37 wins, 49 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 2/5/13 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Ileano Bonfa | 2,235 | 72nd ch-ITA Semi-Final | D75 |
| Dec 2012 | Daniele Lapiccirella | 2,210 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | D46 |
| Jan 2013 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,161 | ch-Bergamo Province | D63 |
| Jun 2012 | Roland Kottenhoff | 2,138 | 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | B13 |
| Jun 2012 | Stefan Moroder | 2,129 | 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| 1st Ortisei Server24 Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 1st Innsbruck Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| 72nd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 2,034 |
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-Como Province | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giorgio Villa's chess games?
155 games by Giorgio Villa, from Apr 2009 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 Villa has played.
What does Giorgio Villa play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Giorgio Villa opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giorgio Villa answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Giorgio Villa play as White?
As White, Giorgio Villa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giorgio Villa play as Black?
As Black, Giorgio Villa most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Giorgio Villa's FIDE rating?
Giorgio Villa is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Giorgio Villa played?
Our database contains 155 games by Giorgio Villa, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 49 draws, 69 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giorgio Villa?
155 games by Giorgio Villa 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.