Prepare against Giuseppe Girgenti
Italy · World #43,121 classical · FIDE ID 860913
When preparing against Giuseppe Girgenti, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 47 games by Giuseppe Girgenti, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Girgenti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Girgenti 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 | 1,921 | 1,960 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,939 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 42.6% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Girgenti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Girgenti's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 36.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Girgenti usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Girgenti usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Girgenti usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Girgenti usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Girgenti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Girgenti usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Giuseppe Girgenti's chess games
All 47 games by Giuseppe Girgenti in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Danilo Pelizzola | 2,120 | Milan Palladino Memorial A 6th | B51 |
| Apr 2013 | Gheorghe Panican | 1,983 | Mogliano Veneto Open B 34th | B52 |
| Mar 2017 | Andrea Canali | 1,911 | Treviso Open B 1st | E08 |
| Apr 2014 | Guglielmo Scagliotti | 1,896 | Milan Palladino Memorial A 6th | A85 |
| Mar 2017 | Federico Porta | 1,836 | Treviso Open B 1st | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Bratto Open B | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,823 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial A 6th | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Mogliano Veneto Open B 34th | 2013 | 6 | 5 | 2,109 |
| Foligno Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,852 |
| Treviso Open B 1st | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 2nd Cipressina Open A | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,944 |
| 2nd Treviso Lega Open A | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,742 |
| 1st Messina Open B | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Girgenti's chess games?
47 games by Giuseppe Girgenti, from Jul 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 Giuseppe Girgenti has played.
What does Giuseppe Girgenti play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Girgenti opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Girgenti answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Girgenti play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Girgenti's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Girgenti play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Girgenti most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Giuseppe Girgenti's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Girgenti is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Giuseppe Girgenti played?
Our database contains 47 games by Giuseppe Girgenti, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Girgenti?
47 games by Giuseppe Girgenti 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.