Prepare against Giuseppe Imburgia
Italy · World #25,819 classical · FIDE ID 850101
When preparing against Giuseppe Imburgia, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 34 games by Giuseppe Imburgia, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Imburgia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Imburgia 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 | 2,012 | 2,098 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,036 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,043 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Imburgia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Imburgia's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Imburgia usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Imburgia usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Imburgia usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Imburgia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Giuseppe Imburgia's chess games
All 34 games by Giuseppe Imburgia in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Federico Madiai | 2,205 | Biella Open A 7th | C05 |
| Jun 2019 | Carlo Marzano | 2,188 | 3rd Ascoli Open | D48 |
| Jun 2019 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,169 | 1st Cattolica Weekend | C15 |
| Jul 2016 | Salvatore Gangemi | 2,016 | 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | D24 |
| Jun 2019 | Michele Donati | 2,001 | 3rd Ascoli Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,977 |
| 3rd Ascoli Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,208 |
| 26th Robecchetto Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,937 |
| 10th Bassano del Grappa Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| Biella Open A 7th | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,161 |
| 1st Cattolica Weekend | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,377 |
| Lesa Lago Maggiore Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,519 |
| ch-ITA Rapid | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Imburgia's chess games?
34 games by Giuseppe Imburgia, from Jun 2014 to Aug 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 Imburgia has played.
What does Giuseppe Imburgia play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Imburgia opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Imburgia answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Imburgia play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Imburgia's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Imburgia play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Imburgia most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Giuseppe Imburgia's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Imburgia is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Giuseppe Imburgia played?
Our database contains 34 games by Giuseppe Imburgia, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Imburgia?
34 games by Giuseppe Imburgia 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.