Prepare against Girolamo Valguarnera
Italy · World #34,719 classical · FIDE ID 804240
Our database contains 171 games by Girolamo Valguarnera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Girolamo Valguarnera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Girolamo Valguarnera 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 | 1,960 | 2,211 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,158 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,956 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 85 | 21 | 65 | 49.7% |
| As White | 85 | 45 | 14 | 26 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 86 | 40 | 7 | 39 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Girolamo Valguarnera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Girolamo Valguarnera's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 74.1% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 18.8% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Valguarnera usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Valguarnera usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Valguarnera usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 65.6% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Valguarnera usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Valguarnera usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Valguarnera usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 37.5% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 30.0% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Girolamo Valguarnera's chess games
All 171 games by Girolamo Valguarnera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 85 wins, 21 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Dimitar Marholev | 2,428 | 1st Erice Open | B17 |
| Jul 2010 | Sergejs Gromovs | 2,365 | 1st Erice Open | B30 |
| Feb 2011 | Francesco Bentivegna | 2,348 | 1st Cento Open | C78 |
| Jul 2014 | Tex De Wit | 2,330 | 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | B08 |
| Nov 2004 | Calogero Di Caro | 2,317 | Palermo Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sicilia Regional | 2011 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,093 |
| 7th Amantea Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| 2nd Siracusa Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,171 |
| 9th Amantea Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,057 |
| 3rd Terrasini Mediterranean Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| 5th Palmi Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Girolamo Valguarnera's chess games?
171 games by Girolamo Valguarnera, from Apr 2003 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 Girolamo Valguarnera has played.
What does Girolamo Valguarnera play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Girolamo Valguarnera opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Girolamo Valguarnera answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Girolamo Valguarnera play as White?
As White, Girolamo Valguarnera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Girolamo Valguarnera play as Black?
As Black, Girolamo Valguarnera most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Girolamo Valguarnera's FIDE rating?
Girolamo Valguarnera is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Girolamo Valguarnera played?
Our database contains 171 games by Girolamo Valguarnera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 21 draws, 65 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Girolamo Valguarnera?
171 games by Girolamo Valguarnera 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.