Prepare against Giovanni Campanella
Italy · World #67,361 classical · FIDE ID 826073
When preparing against Giovanni Campanella, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Giovanni Campanella, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Campanella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Campanella 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 | 1,830 | 1,994 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,875 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,803 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 7 | 24 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Campanella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Campanella's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Campanella usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Campanella usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Campanella usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Campanella usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Giovanni Campanella's chess games
All 41 games by Giovanni Campanella in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Daniele Burgassi | 2,000 | 9th Siena Magari Memorial | C15 |
| Dec 2005 | Paolo Fusari | 1,991 | Florence Open 13th | C17 |
| Nov 2006 | Renzo Bagolin | 1,880 | 9th Siena Magari Memorial | C06 |
| Jul 2010 | Carmine Crafa | 1,856 | 17th Campobasso Open A | C49 |
| Aug 2004 | Roberto Buchicchio | 1,832 | ch-ITA U20 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-ITA U20 | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,516 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| 9th Siena Magari Memorial | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| 17th Campobasso Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,810 |
| Florence Open 13th | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,903 |
| Campobasso Open A 15th | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,793 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,944 |
| 15th Rome Lazio Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Campanella's chess games?
41 games by Giovanni Campanella, from Jul 2006 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 Campanella has played.
What does Giovanni Campanella play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Giovanni Campanella opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Campanella answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Campanella play as White?
As White, Giovanni Campanella's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Campanella play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Campanella most often plays: Albin Countergambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Giovanni Campanella's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Campanella is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Giovanni Campanella played?
Our database contains 41 games by Giovanni Campanella, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Campanella?
41 games by Giovanni Campanella 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.