Prepare against Giuseppe Mantovan
Italy · World #72,780 classical · FIDE ID 836311
When preparing against Giuseppe Mantovan, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 102 games by Giuseppe Mantovan, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Mantovan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Mantovan 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 | 1,812 | 1,916 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,836 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,853 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 37 | 22 | 43 | 36.3% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 11 | 24 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Mantovan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Mantovan's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 98.0% | 53.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Mantovan usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mantovan usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Mantovan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g5 (100% of these games) — Mantovan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Giuseppe Mantovan's chess games
All 102 games by Giuseppe Mantovan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 37 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Franco Digiugno | 2,083 | ch-Turin | A45 |
| May 2016 | Danilo Covello | 2,077 | ch-Torino sf | D50 |
| Nov 2011 | Maurizio Musso | 2,023 | ch-Torino 36th | C05 |
| Oct 2013 | Mario Giacometto | 2,003 | Torino Sada Open | D37 |
| Sep 2013 | Giuseppe Gardi | 1,999 | Lesa Open 2nd | E77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Sada Open | 2014 | 16 | 7 | 1,819 |
| Torino 150 Italy Unity Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,963 |
| 8th Cattolica Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,698 |
| 1st Omegna Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| Robecchetto Open B 25th | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-Turin | 2009 | 6 | 1 | 1,710 |
| 1st Trieste Excelsior Palace Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-Torino 36th | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Mantovan's chess games?
102 games by Giuseppe Mantovan, from Jan 2008 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 Mantovan has played.
What does Giuseppe Mantovan play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Mantovan opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Mantovan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Mantovan play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Mantovan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (9 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Mantovan play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Mantovan most often plays: French Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Giuseppe Mantovan's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Mantovan is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Giuseppe Mantovan played?
Our database contains 102 games by Giuseppe Mantovan, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Mantovan?
102 games by Giuseppe Mantovan 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.