Prepare against Giovanni Iudicello
Italy · World #16,448 classical · FIDE ID 804738
Our database contains 233 games by Giovanni Iudicello, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Iudicello's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Iudicello 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 | 2,090 | 2,188 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,129 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,119 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 91 | 63 | 79 | 39.1% |
| As White | 118 | 43 | 36 | 39 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 115 | 48 | 27 | 40 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Iudicello's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Iudicello's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 81.4% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues Qe2 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Iudicello usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Giovanni Iudicello's chess games
All 233 games by Giovanni Iudicello in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 91 wins, 63 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Daniel Contin | 2,358 | 25th Milan Crespi Open | A04 |
| Jan 1993 | Guido Cappello | 2,285 | Milan Open | C00 |
| Jan 1993 | Fabrizio Natalucci | 2,270 | Milan Open | B78 |
| Jan 1993 | Stefano D'Apa | 2,235 | Milan Open | C00 |
| Apr 2012 | Antonio Rosino | 2,234 | 34th ch-ITA Seniors | C49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Open | 1993 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,065 |
| 22nd Milan Crespi Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-ITA Seniors 35th | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
| Milan Crespi Open A 35th | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| 11th ch-EU Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| 34th ch-ITA Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Iudicello's chess games?
233 games by Giovanni Iudicello, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Iudicello has played.
What does Giovanni Iudicello play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Giovanni Iudicello opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Iudicello answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Iudicello play as White?
As White, Giovanni Iudicello's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Iudicello play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Iudicello most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Giovanni Iudicello's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Iudicello is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Giovanni Iudicello played?
Our database contains 233 games by Giovanni Iudicello, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 63 draws, 79 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Iudicello?
233 games by Giovanni Iudicello 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.