Prepare against Giovanni Abbate
Italy · World #126,201 classical · FIDE ID 2805460
When preparing against Giovanni Abbate, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Giovanni Abbate, covering Nov 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Abbate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Abbate 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 | 1,660 | 1,716 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,831 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,768 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 30.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 225 rated games against 182 different opponents, across 41 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 164 | 61 | 23 | 80 | 37.2% | 1,650 | 1,576 | 5 |
| Rapid | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 44.4% | – | – | 3 |
| Blitz | 43 | 14 | 5 | 24 | 32.6% | 1,799 | 1,611 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 76 | 13 | 10 | 53 | 17.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 54 | 28 | 8 | 18 | 51.9% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,818 | 1,618 |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 1,817 | 1,629 |
| 2023 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1,552 | 1,469 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1,218 | 1,418 |
| 2021 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1,523 | 1,400 |
| 2019 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1,870 | 1,703 |
| 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1,608 | 1,488 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,902 | 1,502 |
| 2016 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1,672 | 1,512 |
| 2015 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 1,670 | 1,723 |
| 2014 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1,643 | 1,693 |
| 2013 | 44 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 1,700 | 1,647 |
| 2012 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1,717 | 1,517 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,718 | 1,718 |
Where Giovanni Abbate has played
Italy (37) · Germany (2) · Greece (2) · Latvia (2) · Slovenia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Abbate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Abbate's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Abbate usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Abbate usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Abbate usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Giovanni Abbate's chess games
All 33 games by Giovanni Abbate in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Enrico Balmaceda | 2,006 | 30th ch-NATO | E67 |
| Sep 2019 | Spyros Ntalampiras | 1,806 | 30th ch-NATO | B20 |
| Oct 2013 | Giulio Stagnaro | 1,664 | Pescia Open B 5th | A07 |
| Oct 2006 | Atila Mako | 1,568 | 9th Berlin Eckbauer Open | B28 |
| Oct 2026 | Jelani Ghiacy | 1,492 | 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,545 |
| 9th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,578 |
| Pescia Open B 5th | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Abbate's chess games?
33 games by Giovanni Abbate, from Nov 2013 to Nov 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 Giovanni Abbate has played.
What does Giovanni Abbate play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Giovanni Abbate opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Abbate answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Abbate play as White?
As White, Giovanni Abbate's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Abbate play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Abbate most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Giovanni Abbate's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Abbate is currently rated 1,660 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Giovanni Abbate played?
Our database contains 33 games by Giovanni Abbate, covering Nov 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Abbate?
33 games by Giovanni Abbate 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.