Prepare against Leone Gennari
Italy · World #65,053 classical · FIDE ID 815357
When preparing against Leone Gennari, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 117 games by Leone Gennari, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leone Gennari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leone Gennari 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 | 1,838 | 2,079 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,871 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,860 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 46 | 29 | 42 | 39.3% |
| As White | 61 | 28 | 13 | 20 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leone Gennari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leone Gennari's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 95.1% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gennari usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gennari usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gennari usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Gennari usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Gennari usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 93.9% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Leone Gennari's chess games
All 117 games by Leone Gennari in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 46 wins, 29 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Alaster Pechy | 2,199 | ch-Veneto Region | D97 |
| Oct 2002 | Ion Capata | 2,155 | 6th Vicenza Open | C05 |
| Dec 2005 | Angelo Damia | 2,137 | 8th Padova Weekend Open B | A41 |
| Sep 2007 | Carlo Bonugli | 2,092 | Cesenatico Open | A67 |
| Jan 2005 | Eraldo Giancotti | 2,085 | Campodarsego Open 16th | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| Padova Open A 7th | 2004 | 6 | 1 | 1,827 |
| 6th Vicenza Open | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| 8th Vicenza Open | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| 8th Padova Weekend Open B | 2005 | 6 | 5 | 2,133 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| 5th Padova Open A | 2002 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| 3rd Padova Open B | 2000 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leone Gennari's chess games?
117 games by Leone Gennari, from Oct 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 Leone Gennari has played.
What does Leone Gennari play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Leone Gennari opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leone Gennari answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Leone Gennari play as White?
As White, Leone Gennari's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leone Gennari play as Black?
As Black, Leone Gennari most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Leone Gennari's FIDE rating?
Leone Gennari is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Leone Gennari played?
Our database contains 117 games by Leone Gennari, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 29 draws, 42 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leone Gennari?
117 games by Leone Gennari 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.