Prepare against Michele Godena
GM · Italy · World #912 classical · FIDE ID 800090
When preparing against Michele Godena, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 20.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 3,051 games by Michele Godena, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michele Godena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Godena 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 | 2,460 | 2,561 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,525 | 2,577 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,546 | 2,573 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,051 | 1,079 | 1,435 | 536 | 35.4% |
| As White | 1,521 | 627 | 703 | 191 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 1,530 | 452 | 732 | 345 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Godena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Godena's side.
First moves as White (1,521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,499 | 98.6% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 0.7% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.3% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.2% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Godena usually continues c3 (67.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Godena usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Godena usually continues d4 (67.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Godena usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Godena usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Godena usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (636 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 585 | 92.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 33 | 5.2% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 0.9% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (540 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 471 | 87.2% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 8.1% | 51.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 2.2% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 1.7% | 38.9% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Michele Godena's chess games
All 3,051 games by Michele Godena in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,079 wins, 1,435 draws, 536 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 342 | 144/171/27 | 42.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 209 | 90/101/18 | 43.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 153 | 83/59/11 | 54.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 101 | 42/49/10 | 41.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 66 | 25/26/15 | 37.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 62 | 16/37/9 | 25.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 58 | 27/18/13 | 46.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 40 | 15/14/11 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 35 | 7/23/5 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 33 | 7/22/4 | 21.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 194 | 42/100/52 | 21.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 172 | 42/96/34 | 24.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 93 | 34/39/20 | 36.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 91 | 19/52/20 | 20.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 88 | 30/38/20 | 34.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 79 | 19/39/21 | 24.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 73 | 25/29/19 | 34.2% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 63 | 13/29/20 | 20.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 58 | 20/31/7 | 34.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 58 | 24/23/11 | 41.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Judit Polgar | 2,711 | Olympiad-38 | B07 |
| Jan 2010 | Viktor Bologan | 2,692 | 52nd Reggio Emilia Open A | C41 |
| May 2013 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,673 | 14th ch-EUR | C47 |
| Jun 2003 | Ilia Smirin | 2,662 | 4th ch-EU | C78 |
| Sep 2012 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,653 | Olympiad-40 | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 136 | 79.5 | 2,521 |
| Forli Open | 1995 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,477 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,529 |
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 25 | 14 | 2,361 |
| Catania Open | 1995 | 24 | 14 | 2,438 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 24 | 13 | 2,503 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 22 | 12 | 2,441 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,417 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sabino Brunello (33 games) · Giulio Borgo (30 games) · Denis Rombaldoni (24 games) · Paolo Vezzosi (20 games) · Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo (18 games) · Alberto David (18 games) · Spartaco Sarno (17 games) · Lexy Ortega (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Godena's chess games?
3,051 games by Michele Godena, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Michele Godena has played.
What does Michele Godena play on the first move as White?
Across 1,521 games with White in our database, Michele Godena opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Godena answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michele Godena play as White?
As White, Michele Godena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (342 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (209 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian (153 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,521 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Godena play as Black?
As Black, Michele Godena most often plays: Slav Defense (194 games, 21.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (172 games, 24.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (93 games, 36.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,530 games.
What is Michele Godena's FIDE rating?
Michele Godena is currently rated 2,460 in classical chess, 2,525 in rapid and 2,546 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,561 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Michele Godena played?
Our database contains 3,051 games by Michele Godena, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,079 wins, 1,435 draws, 536 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Godena?
3,051 games by Michele Godena 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.