Prepare against Mario Giacometto
Italy · World #57,083 classical · FIDE ID 818984
When preparing against Mario Giacometto, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 225 games by Mario Giacometto, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Giacometto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Giacometto 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 | 1,866 | 2,019 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,982 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 71 | 45 | 109 | 31.6% |
| As White | 108 | 40 | 26 | 42 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 117 | 31 | 19 | 67 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Giacometto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Giacometto's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 94.4% | 49.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Giacometto usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Giacometto usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Giacometto usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Giacometto usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Giacometto usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 51.9% | 35.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 36.5% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 50.0% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 33.3% | 20.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Mario Giacometto's chess games
All 225 games by Mario Giacometto in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 71 wins, 45 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Luca Cesare Fassio | 2,201 | Torino Epifania Open | B03 |
| Oct 2021 | Martin Altenhof | 2,198 | 10th Lugano Open | B07 |
| Apr 2004 | Enrico Faraoni | 2,178 | ch-PIE | B09 |
| Jul 2010 | Alessio Gallucci | 2,155 | Condino Open | B78 |
| May 2008 | Gaetano Scipioni | 2,124 | 26th Isola d'Elba Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Sada Open | 2014 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-Torino | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,012 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 1,949 |
| Torino Epifania Open | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 11th Dieppe Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 27th Isola d'Elba Open | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Giacometto's chess games?
225 games by Mario Giacometto, from Jan 2005 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 Mario Giacometto has played.
What does Mario Giacometto play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Mario Giacometto opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Giacometto answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mario Giacometto play as White?
As White, Mario Giacometto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Giacometto play as Black?
As Black, Mario Giacometto most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Mario Giacometto's FIDE rating?
Mario Giacometto is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Mario Giacometto played?
Our database contains 225 games by Mario Giacometto, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 45 draws, 109 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Giacometto?
225 games by Mario Giacometto 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.