Prepare against Maurizio Galimberti
Italy · World #131,718 classical · FIDE ID 820571
When preparing against Maurizio Galimberti, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (36%).
Our database contains 66 games by Maurizio Galimberti, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurizio Galimberti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurizio Galimberti 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 | 1,642 | 1,749 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 7 | 24 | 34 | 10.6% |
| As White | 34 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 3.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurizio Galimberti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurizio Galimberti's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 61.8% | 31.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Galimberti usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Galimberti usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Galimberti usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Galimberti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Galimberti usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Galimberti usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Maurizio Galimberti's chess games
All 66 games by Maurizio Galimberti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 7 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | G Rigo | 1,827 | 47th Arco Open | A45 |
| Oct 2025 | A Recchi | 1,803 | 47th Arco Open | A45 |
| Mar 2010 | Oscar Guglielmetti | 1,772 | 19th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | A03 |
| Mar 2010 | Gabriele Giovarruscio | 1,703 | 19th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | A02 |
| Nov 2006 | Imerio Magistroni | 1,693 | Bratto Martesana Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,468 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,481 |
| 39th Arco Open B | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,317 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,722 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,618 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,564 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,382 |
| 19th Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurizio Galimberti's chess games?
66 games by Maurizio Galimberti, from Apr 2009 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 Maurizio Galimberti has played.
What does Maurizio Galimberti play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Maurizio Galimberti opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.f4 (18% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurizio Galimberti answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Maurizio Galimberti play as White?
As White, Maurizio Galimberti's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurizio Galimberti play as Black?
As Black, Maurizio Galimberti most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Maurizio Galimberti's FIDE rating?
Maurizio Galimberti is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Maurizio Galimberti played?
Our database contains 66 games by Maurizio Galimberti, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (10.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurizio Galimberti?
66 games by Maurizio Galimberti 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.