Prepare against Giovanni Dallaglio
Italy · World #71,883 classical · FIDE ID 805602
When preparing against Giovanni Dallaglio, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 42.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Giovanni Dallaglio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Dallaglio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Dallaglio 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 | 1,815 | 2,057 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,999 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 84 | 54 | 92 | 36.5% |
| As White | 112 | 49 | 23 | 40 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 118 | 35 | 31 | 52 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Dallaglio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Dallaglio's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Dallaglio usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Dallaglio usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Dallaglio usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 33.9% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 26.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.3% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 70.5% | 46.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.9% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
Giovanni Dallaglio's chess games
All 230 games by Giovanni Dallaglio in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 84 wins, 54 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Sergio Ventura | 2,190 | 3rd Verona Open | A02 |
| Oct 1996 | Valerio Luciani | 2,180 | 11th Bolzano Open | B26 |
| Jan 1997 | Giampiero Rossi | 2,140 | Corsico Open | E07 |
| Oct 2004 | Emanuele Provera | 2,138 | 5th Novara Open | E11 |
| Jun 1998 | Vincenzo Crea | 2,120 | Bozen Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cortina d'Ampezzo Open | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| Cattolica Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,976 |
| Bozen Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,240 |
| 36th Imperia Open A | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
| 18th Arco Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| 11th Bolzano Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| Bernate Open | 1998 | 7 | 4 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Dallaglio's chess games?
230 games by Giovanni Dallaglio, from Apr 2003 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 Dallaglio has played.
What does Giovanni Dallaglio play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Giovanni Dallaglio opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Dallaglio answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Dallaglio play as White?
As White, Giovanni Dallaglio's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Dallaglio play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Dallaglio most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Giovanni Dallaglio's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Dallaglio is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Giovanni Dallaglio played?
Our database contains 230 games by Giovanni Dallaglio, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 54 draws, 92 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Dallaglio?
230 games by Giovanni Dallaglio 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.