Prepare against Hector Giacomini
FM · France · World #14,602 classical · FIDE ID 605352
When preparing against Hector Giacomini, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Hector Giacomini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Giacomini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Giacomini 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 | 2,109 | 2,290 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 80 | 78 | 104 | 30.4% |
| As White | 135 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 128 | 35 | 33 | 59 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Giacomini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Giacomini's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 74 | 54.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 60 | 44.4% | 49.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Giacomini usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Giacomini usually continues e3 (45.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Giacomini usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Giacomini usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Giacomini usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Giacomini usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 68 | 91.9% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 94.6% | 32.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Hector Giacomini's chess games
All 263 games by Hector Giacomini 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: 80 wins, 78 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Réti Opening | 34 | 8/12/14 | 23.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 2/7/11 | 10.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 6/5/7 | 31.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Quentin Loiseau | 2,427 | Reykjavik Open | A48 |
| Oct 2018 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,381 | 22nd Hoogeveen Open | C10 |
| Jul 2017 | Pablo Ollier | 2,378 | 32nd Avoine Open | D05 |
| Dec 2011 | Stephane Pujos | 2,333 | chT1A-FRA 1112 | A13 |
| Dec 2008 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,308 | chT2-FRA West 0809 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,172 |
| chT-FRA | 1998 | 11 | 3 | 2,235 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 1,925 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Giacomini's chess games?
263 games by Hector Giacomini, 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 Hector Giacomini has played.
What does Hector Giacomini play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Hector Giacomini opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Giacomini answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Hector Giacomini play as White?
As White, Hector Giacomini's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Colle System (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Giacomini play as Black?
As Black, Hector Giacomini most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Hector Giacomini's FIDE rating?
Hector Giacomini is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Hector Giacomini played?
Our database contains 263 games by Hector Giacomini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 78 draws, 104 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Giacomini?
263 games by Hector Giacomini 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.