Prepare against Giuseppe Lettieri
FM · Italy · World #4,183 classical · FIDE ID 815730
When preparing against Giuseppe Lettieri, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 389 games by Giuseppe Lettieri, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Lettieri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Lettieri 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 | 2,356 | 2,449 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,488 | 2,504 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 183 | 95 | 111 | 47.0% |
| As White | 194 | 98 | 46 | 50 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 195 | 85 | 49 | 61 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Lettieri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Lettieri's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 64.9% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 45 | 23.2% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.2% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.7% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lettieri usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lettieri usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lettieri usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lettieri usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lettieri usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lettieri usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 72.0% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.6% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 74.2% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 17 | 25.8% | 52.9% |
Giuseppe Lettieri's chess games
All 389 games by Giuseppe Lettieri in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Sep 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: 183 wins, 95 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Wesley So | 2,773 | Titled Tue Late | E21 |
| Jul 2022 | Rasmus Svane | 2,649 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
| Jul 2022 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Apr 2018 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,640 | 50th chT-ITA | A22 |
| Apr 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,617 | Titled Tue | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 75 | 48.5 | 2,513 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2008 | 36 | 26 | 2,334 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 5 | 2,280 |
| 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,391 |
| ch-ITA 81st | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,261 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Lettieri's chess games?
389 games by Giuseppe Lettieri, from Jan 2004 to Sep 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 Lettieri has played.
What does Giuseppe Lettieri play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Lettieri opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Lettieri answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Lettieri play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Lettieri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Lettieri play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Lettieri most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Giuseppe Lettieri's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Lettieri is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,488 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Giuseppe Lettieri played?
Our database contains 389 games by Giuseppe Lettieri, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 95 draws, 111 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Lettieri?
389 games by Giuseppe Lettieri 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.