Prepare against Giuseppe Tencati
Italy · World #24,940 classical · FIDE ID 805742
Our database contains 249 games by Giuseppe Tencati, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Tencati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Tencati 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 | 2,018 | 2,183 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,052 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,046 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 84 | 73 | 92 | 33.7% |
| As White | 122 | 39 | 40 | 43 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 127 | 45 | 33 | 49 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Tencati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Tencati's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 73.0% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 11.5% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.8% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 7 | 5.7% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Tencati usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tencati usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Tencati usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Tencati usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tencati usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tencati usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 82.5% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 76.7% | 43.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 20.9% | 22.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Giuseppe Tencati's chess games
All 249 games by Giuseppe Tencati in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 84 wins, 73 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Sergejs Gromovs | 2,362 | 1st Lodi Open | D06 |
| Jun 2005 | Massimo Sciortino | 2,306 | 1st Lodi Open | C06 |
| May 1999 | Milorad Vujovic | 2,306 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | E21 |
| Jun 2018 | Wolfram Heinig | 2,282 | 10th Porto Mannu Open | E01 |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Kiselev | 2,278 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2005 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 1994 | 14 | 8 | 2,272 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| 25th Bratto Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,250 |
| ch-ITA | 1995 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,031 |
| 1st Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Tencati's chess games?
249 games by Giuseppe Tencati, from Apr 2003 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 Tencati has played.
What does Giuseppe Tencati play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Tencati opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Tencati answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Tencati play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Tencati's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Tencati play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Tencati most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Giuseppe Tencati's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Tencati is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Giuseppe Tencati played?
Our database contains 249 games by Giuseppe Tencati, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 73 draws, 92 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Tencati?
249 games by Giuseppe Tencati 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.