Prepare against Giovanni Gigante
Italy · World #97,780 classical · FIDE ID 817538
When preparing against Giovanni Gigante, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Giovanni Gigante, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Gigante's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Gigante 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 | 1,736 | 1,913 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,801 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 34.3% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Gigante's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Gigante's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 52.9% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 72.2% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Gigante usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Gigante usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Gigante usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gigante usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Gigante usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Gigante usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Giovanni Gigante's chess games
All 35 games by Giovanni Gigante in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Massimo Occhipinti | 1,987 | ch-Sicilia Regional | B52 |
| Dec 2014 | Enrico Bandieramonte | 1,665 | 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | A05 |
| Dec 2014 | Alessandro Monaco | 1,664 | 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | A47 |
| Dec 2014 | Vincenzo La Franca | 1,591 | 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | A30 |
| Aug 2009 | Michele Colicchia | 1,427 | 17th Nicolo La Rosa Open | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sicilia Regional | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,465 |
| ch-Trapani Province | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,578 |
| 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,745 |
| 2nd Dioscuri Open | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,565 |
| 17th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Gigante's chess games?
35 games by Giovanni Gigante, from Jan 2010 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 Gigante has played.
What does Giovanni Gigante play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Giovanni Gigante opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Gigante answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Gigante play as White?
As White, Giovanni Gigante's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Gigante play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Gigante most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Giovanni Gigante's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Gigante is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Giovanni Gigante played?
Our database contains 35 games by Giovanni Gigante, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Gigante?
35 games by Giovanni Gigante 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.