Prepare against Giuseppe Zerboni
Italy · World #111,468 classical · FIDE ID 2800808
When preparing against Giuseppe Zerboni, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 49 games by Giuseppe Zerboni, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Zerboni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Zerboni 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 | 1,697 | 1,723 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,600 | 1,741 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,642 | 1,695 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 16 | 6 | 27 | 32.7% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Zerboni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Zerboni's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 48.0% | 29.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zerboni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zerboni usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Zerboni usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zerboni usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Zerboni usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Zerboni usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Giuseppe Zerboni's chess games
All 49 games by Giuseppe Zerboni in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B44 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Elio Buonocore | 2,173 | ch-Como Province | B33 |
| Jan 2012 | Lucio Pede | 1,831 | ch-Como Province | C57 |
| Apr 2014 | Robert Baedorf | 1,775 | 8th Lugano New Open B | B51 |
| Apr 2014 | Carlo Primerano | 1,731 | 9th Como Primavera Open | E88 |
| Jan 2013 | Giancarlo Ghelfi | 1,642 | ch-Como Province | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 2015 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,662 |
| 8th Lugano New Open B | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,531 |
| 7th Como Primavera Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,257 |
| 31st Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,642 |
| 9th Como Primavera Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,802 |
| 23rd Ceriano Laghetto Open C | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Zerboni's chess games?
49 games by Giuseppe Zerboni, from Jul 2012 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 Zerboni has played.
What does Giuseppe Zerboni play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Zerboni opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Zerboni answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Zerboni play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Zerboni's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Zerboni play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Zerboni most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Giuseppe Zerboni's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Zerboni is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess, 1,600 in rapid and 1,642 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Giuseppe Zerboni played?
Our database contains 49 games by Giuseppe Zerboni, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Zerboni?
49 games by Giuseppe Zerboni 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.