Prepare against Giulio Fontana
Italy · World #74,687 classical · FIDE ID 824534
When preparing against Giulio Fontana, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Giulio Fontana, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giulio Fontana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giulio Fontana 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 | 1,806 | 1,839 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,861 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,886 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 40.6% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giulio Fontana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giulio Fontana's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Fontana usually continues f3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fontana usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Fontana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Fontana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Fontana usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Fontana usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Giulio Fontana's chess games
All 32 games by Giulio Fontana in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Giovanni J. Castelli | 1,792 | 1st Erice Open | B02 |
| Jun 2011 | Antonio Montalto | 1,781 | ch-Sicilia Regional | E81 |
| Jun 2009 | Giovanni Gigante | 1,773 | ch-Sicilia Regional | C50 |
| Apr 2020 | Jean-Michel Rapaire | 1,698 | Europe Echecs online Open April | A41 |
| Jul 2013 | Gianluca Savalla | 1,653 | 4th Terre degli Elimi Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sicilia Regional | 2011 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,799 |
| 1st Erice Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| 4th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,782 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giulio Fontana's chess games?
32 games by Giulio Fontana, from Sep 2011 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 Giulio Fontana has played.
What does Giulio Fontana play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Giulio Fontana opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giulio Fontana answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Giulio Fontana play as White?
As White, Giulio Fontana's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giulio Fontana play as Black?
As Black, Giulio Fontana most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Giulio Fontana's FIDE rating?
Giulio Fontana is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Giulio Fontana played?
Our database contains 32 games by Giulio Fontana, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giulio Fontana?
32 games by Giulio Fontana 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.