Prepare against Giovanni Brunelli
Italy · World #17,759 classical · FIDE ID 847070
Our database contains 41 games by Giovanni Brunelli, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Brunelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Brunelli 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 | 2,077 | 2,077 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 22 | 4 | 15 | 53.7% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 72.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Brunelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Brunelli's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Brunelli usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Brunelli usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Brunelli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Giovanni Brunelli's chess games
All 41 games by Giovanni Brunelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 22 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Luigi Santolini | 2,142 | 34th Mogliano Veneto Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2011 | Eraldo Giancotti | 2,070 | 10th Bergamo Open | A04 |
| Dec 2022 | Samuel Toniolo | 2,013 | 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2011 | Marco Cattaneo | 1,991 | 10th Bergamo Open | A81 |
| Dec 2009 | Carlo Bonetti | 1,938 | 10th Montebelluna Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Verona Province | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 34th Mogliano Veneto Open A | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,982 |
| 10th Bergamo Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,988 |
| 5th Basso Veronese Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| Basso Veronese Open 6th | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,018 |
| 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open A | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
| Veneto CIS Prom 4 55th | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,165 |
| 10th Montebelluna Open | 2009 | 3 | 2 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Brunelli's chess games?
41 games by Giovanni Brunelli, from Jul 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 Giovanni Brunelli has played.
What does Giovanni Brunelli play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Giovanni Brunelli opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Brunelli answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Brunelli play as White?
As White, Giovanni Brunelli's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Brunelli play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Brunelli most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Giovanni Brunelli's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Brunelli is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Giovanni Brunelli played?
Our database contains 41 games by Giovanni Brunelli, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Brunelli?
41 games by Giovanni Brunelli 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.