Prepare against Giuseppe Ghersinich
HRV · World #73,527 classical · FIDE ID 14510138
When preparing against Giuseppe Ghersinich, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Giuseppe Ghersinich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Ghersinich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Ghersinich 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 | 1,810 | 2,029 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,926 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,930 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 58 | 31 | 94 | 31.7% |
| As White | 91 | 31 | 14 | 46 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 92 | 27 | 17 | 48 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Ghersinich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Ghersinich's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 98.9% | 42.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ghersinich usually continues c4 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ghersinich usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ghersinich usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Ghersinich usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 87.3% | 42.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 80.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Giuseppe Ghersinich's chess games
All 183 games by Giuseppe Ghersinich 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: 58 wins, 31 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Nikola Zivkovic | 2,173 | CRO-CupT final | E94 |
| May 2011 | Zrinka Saric | 2,140 | 20th CRO-Cup | E30 |
| Jan 2003 | Elvis Bursic | 2,107 | Porec Gortan | C52 |
| Jan 2003 | Zeljko Miljanovic | 2,100 | Porec Gortan | A00 |
| May 2011 | Miljenko Kelemen | 2,094 | 20th CRO-Cup | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porec Open | 2013 | 52 | 21 | 1,943 |
| chT2-CRO West | 2017 | 20 | 9 | 1,889 |
| 5th Topusko Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,714 |
| 4th Topusko Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,877 |
| Umag Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| 6th Topusko Amateur Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-Porec CC | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,931 |
| Porec Gortan | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Ghersinich's chess games?
183 games by Giuseppe Ghersinich, 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 Giuseppe Ghersinich has played.
What does Giuseppe Ghersinich play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Ghersinich opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Ghersinich answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Ghersinich play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Ghersinich's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Ghersinich play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Ghersinich most often plays: French Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Giuseppe Ghersinich's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Ghersinich is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Giuseppe Ghersinich played?
Our database contains 183 games by Giuseppe Ghersinich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 31 draws, 94 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Ghersinich?
183 games by Giuseppe Ghersinich 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.