Prepare against Giovanni Paolo Sepe
DEU · World #31,944 classical · FIDE ID 34631909
When preparing against Giovanni Paolo Sepe, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Giovanni Paolo Sepe, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Paolo Sepe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Paolo Sepe 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 | 1,976 | 2,101 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,010 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,966 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 21.2% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 168 rated games against 157 different opponents, across 33 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 142 | 55 | 36 | 51 | 38.7% | 1,891 | 1,885 | 10 |
| Rapid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 66.7% | – | – | 2 |
| Blitz | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 53.8% | 1,957 | 1,990 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 91 | 22 | 31 | 38 | 24.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 51 | 29 | 7 | 15 | 56.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 21 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 1,988 | 2,038 |
| 2025 | 51 | 21 | 13 | 17 | 1,948 | 1,957 |
| 2024 | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 1,997 | 1,953 |
| 2023 | 49 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 1,749 | 1,758 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,510 | 1,510 |
Where Giovanni Paolo Sepe has played
Germany (32) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Paolo Sepe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Paolo Sepe's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Sepe usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Sepe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sepe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sepe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sepe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Giovanni Paolo Sepe's chess games
All 33 games by Giovanni Paolo Sepe in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Tamila Trunz | 1,972 | Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | C77 |
| May 2023 | Ronson Berndt | 1,475 | ch-GER U12 | C01 |
| Oct 2022 | Jan-Hendrik Schroeder | 1,465 | Itzehoe Open | C47 |
| May 2023 | Yannic Boehler | 1,377 | ch-GER U12 | A34 |
| Oct 2022 | Philipp Golke | 1,377 | Itzehoe Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,386 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U16 | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,815 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,589 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,864 |
| 28th Schloss Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,569 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Paolo Sepe's chess games?
33 games by Giovanni Paolo Sepe, from May 2023 to Nov 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 Paolo Sepe has played.
What does Giovanni Paolo Sepe play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Giovanni Paolo Sepe opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Paolo Sepe answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Paolo Sepe play as White?
As White, Giovanni Paolo Sepe's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Paolo Sepe play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Paolo Sepe most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Giovanni Paolo Sepe's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Paolo Sepe is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Giovanni Paolo Sepe played?
Our database contains 33 games by Giovanni Paolo Sepe, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Paolo Sepe?
33 games by Giovanni Paolo Sepe 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.