Prepare against Giuseppe Pandini
Italy · World #109,237 classical · FIDE ID 838292
When preparing against Giuseppe Pandini, expect 1.f4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Owen Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Giuseppe Pandini, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Pandini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Pandini 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 | 1,703 | 1,785 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,524 | 1,761 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,507 | 1,684 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 22 | 17 | 38 | 28.6% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Pandini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Pandini's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 37 | 97.4% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 97% of White games, 52.7% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Pandini usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Pandini usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pandini usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Pandini usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 17 | 100.0% | 26.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Giuseppe Pandini's chess games
All 77 games by Giuseppe Pandini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 37 | 14/11/12 | 37.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 17 | 4/1/12 | 23.5% |
| B00 | English Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Corrado Bembich | 1,958 | 1st Trieste Excelsior Palace Open | A02 |
| Feb 2010 | Franco Mario Veronelli | 1,819 | Modena ch-Province | A03 |
| Dec 2011 | Marco Alidosi | 1,817 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | A03 |
| Apr 2011 | Stefano Megassini | 1,814 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B 20th | A03 |
| Feb 2010 | Diego Conta | 1,763 | Modena ch-Province | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condino Open | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,611 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,662 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,569 |
| Robecchetto Open B 20th | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,724 |
| Modena ch-Province | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-Lombardia Region | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Pandini's chess games?
77 games by Giuseppe Pandini, from Jul 2007 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 Pandini has played.
What does Giuseppe Pandini play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Pandini opens with 1.f4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Pandini answers 1...b6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (100% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Pandini play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Pandini's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (37 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Pandini play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Pandini most often plays: Owen Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Giuseppe Pandini's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Pandini is currently rated 1,703 in classical chess, 1,524 in rapid and 1,507 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Giuseppe Pandini played?
Our database contains 77 games by Giuseppe Pandini, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 38 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Pandini?
77 games by Giuseppe Pandini 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.