Prepare against Giovanni Lavorgna
CM · Italy · World #49,474 classical · FIDE ID 11800100
Our database contains 129 games by Giovanni Lavorgna, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Lavorgna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Lavorgna 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 | 1,895 | 2,205 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,935 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 24 | 24 | 81 | 18.6% |
| As White | 65 | 10 | 11 | 44 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 14 | 13 | 37 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Lavorgna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Lavorgna's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 50.8% | 21.2% |
| e4 | 21 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 15.4% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 21.2% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 96.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 27.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Giovanni Lavorgna's chess games
All 129 games by Giovanni Lavorgna 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: 24 wins, 24 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Lucas Di Nicolantonio | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Dec 2012 | Marco Massironi | 2,214 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | B67 |
| Dec 2012 | Gianni Facchetti | 2,102 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | C24 |
| Jul 2017 | Timothy Suc | 2,095 | 11th Portoroz Open | B52 |
| Dec 2012 | Benjamin Loehnhardt | 2,073 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 3 | 1,873 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open A | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,931 |
| 13th Forni di Sopra Open | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,866 |
| 34th Bratto Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,775 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,865 |
| 32nd Bratto Open B | 2012 | 8 | 2 | 1,910 |
| 35th Presolana Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Lavorgna's chess games?
129 games by Giovanni Lavorgna, 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 Lavorgna has played.
What does Giovanni Lavorgna play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Giovanni Lavorgna opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Lavorgna answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Lavorgna play as White?
As White, Giovanni Lavorgna's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Lavorgna play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Lavorgna most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Giovanni Lavorgna's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Lavorgna is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (May 2012).
How many games has Giovanni Lavorgna played?
Our database contains 129 games by Giovanni Lavorgna, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 24 draws, 81 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Lavorgna?
129 games by Giovanni Lavorgna 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.