Prepare against Giovanni Cartella
Italy · World #84,188 classical · FIDE ID 815225
When preparing against Giovanni Cartella, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Giovanni Cartella, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Cartella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Cartella 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 | 1,776 | 1,937 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 30 | 18 | 34 | 36.6% |
| As White | 45 | 17 | 9 | 19 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Cartella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Cartella's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Cartella usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cartella usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Cartella usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
Giovanni Cartella's chess games
All 82 games by Giovanni Cartella in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Andrea Murgia | 2,132 | 28th Corsico Open | B22 |
| Dec 2005 | Marco Brugo | 2,036 | 26th Milan Crespi Open | A80 |
| Oct 2004 | Costantino Molteni | 1,965 | 31st Corsico Open | A47 |
| Oct 2004 | Diego Sartorio | 1,962 | 31st Corsico Open | D02 |
| Nov 2006 | Mario Olivo | 1,954 | Bratto Martesana Open | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Locri Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,803 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| 26th Milan Crespi Open | 2005 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,789 |
| 29th Milan Crespi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,795 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| 28th Corsico Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| 28th Milan Crespi Open B | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Cartella's chess games?
82 games by Giovanni Cartella, from Jan 2005 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 Cartella has played.
What does Giovanni Cartella play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Giovanni Cartella opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Cartella answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Cartella play as White?
As White, Giovanni Cartella's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Cartella play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Cartella most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Giovanni Cartella's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Cartella is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Giovanni Cartella played?
Our database contains 82 games by Giovanni Cartella, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 34 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Cartella?
82 games by Giovanni Cartella 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.