Prepare against Gian Luca Costa
IM · CHE · World #2,566 classical · FIDE ID 1300075
Our database contains 438 games by Gian Luca Costa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gian Luca Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gian Luca Costa 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 | 2,356 | 2,437 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,382 | 2,417 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 438 | 156 | 140 | 142 | 35.6% |
| As White | 203 | 68 | 65 | 70 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 235 | 88 | 75 | 72 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gian Luca Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gian Luca Costa's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 157 | 77.3% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 20 | 9.9% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.9% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (50.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 51.0% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 22 | 21.6% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 11.8% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 48.8% | 62.8% |
| d5 | 34 | 42.5% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Gian Luca Costa's chess games
All 438 games by Gian Luca Costa 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: 156 wins, 140 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,585 | 14th Mitropa Cup | A08 |
| Jan 1989 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,580 | San Bernardino Open | A46 |
| Jul 2005 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,529 | Biel MTO Open | B01 |
| Jan 1996 | Lothar Vogt | 2,505 | chT-SUI | C78 |
| Jan 1990 | Istvan Csom | 2,505 | Elekes Memorial | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2006 | 100 | 54.5 | 2,399 |
| Biel B | 1990 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,334 |
| Bern | 1991 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-SUI int | 1996 | 19 | 8 | 2,381 |
| Elekes Memorial | 1990 | 13 | 8 | 2,531 |
| Reggio Emilia-28 B 8586 | 1986 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| Biel Schev | 1987 | 12 | 6 | 2,361 |
| Biel U20 | 1986 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gian Luca Costa's chess games?
438 games by Gian Luca Costa, 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 Gian Luca Costa has played.
What does Gian Luca Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Gian Luca Costa opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gian Luca Costa answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Gian Luca Costa play as White?
As White, Gian Luca Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gian Luca Costa play as Black?
As Black, Gian Luca Costa most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Philidor (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Gian Luca Costa's FIDE rating?
Gian Luca Costa is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,382 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Gian Luca Costa played?
Our database contains 438 games by Gian Luca Costa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 140 draws, 142 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gian Luca Costa?
438 games by Gian Luca Costa 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.