Prepare against Giovanni Siclari
Italy · World #10,211 classical · FIDE ID 869376
Our database contains 224 games by Giovanni Siclari, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Siclari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Siclari 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 | 2,166 | 2,249 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,193 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,225 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 92 | 64 | 68 | 41.1% |
| As White | 109 | 47 | 34 | 28 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 115 | 45 | 30 | 40 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Siclari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Siclari's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 94 | 86.2% | 62.2% |
| f4 | 14 | 12.8% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 86% of White games, 62.2% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Siclari usually continues d4 (62.2% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Siclari usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Siclari usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 13% of White games, 39.3% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Siclari usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Siclari usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Siclari usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 92.7% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 86.1% | 46.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
Giovanni Siclari's chess games
All 224 games by Giovanni Siclari in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 92 wins, 64 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 17 | 9/8/0 | 52.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,419 | 6th Arco Christmas Open | A29 |
| Jul 2013 | Jochen Maurer | 2,293 | 12th Bergamo Open | A17 |
| Dec 2019 | Paolo Vezzosi | 2,267 | 10th Arco Christmas Open | D41 |
| Sep 2017 | Fabrizio Ranieri | 2,229 | 8th Biella Open | D61 |
| Aug 2016 | Jevgenyij Boguszlavszkij | 2,225 | 2nd Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Biella Vercelli Province | 2015 | 12 | 10 | 2,081 |
| Lignano Sabbiadoro Open 6th | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| ch-Biella Province | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,682 |
| 3rd Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 5th Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,213 |
| Lignano Sabbiadoro Open 4th | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,200 |
| 2nd Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Siclari's chess games?
224 games by Giovanni Siclari, from Nov 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 Siclari has played.
What does Giovanni Siclari play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Giovanni Siclari opens with 1.Nf3 (86% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Siclari answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Siclari play as White?
As White, Giovanni Siclari's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Bird's opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Siclari play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Siclari most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Giovanni Siclari's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Siclari is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Giovanni Siclari played?
Our database contains 224 games by Giovanni Siclari, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 64 draws, 68 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Siclari?
224 games by Giovanni Siclari 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.