Prepare against Michele Guaragno
Italy · World #67,955 classical · FIDE ID 855367
When preparing against Michele Guaragno, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 36 games by Michele Guaragno, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michele Guaragno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Guaragno 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 | 1,828 | 1,978 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 64.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Guaragno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Guaragno's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Guaragno usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Guaragno usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Guaragno usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Guaragno usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Guaragno usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Guaragno usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 85.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Michele Guaragno's chess games
All 36 games by Michele Guaragno in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Marco Vincenzi | 2,074 | Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open 1st | A47 |
| Nov 2009 | Gabriele Oppici | 1,997 | Basso Veronese B 2nd | B00 |
| Jan 2008 | Marco Benincasa | 1,981 | Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open 1st | B22 |
| Jan 2010 | Maurizio Benedetti | 1,863 | 3rd Mirandola Giovanni Pico | B62 |
| Jan 2012 | Davide Mangili | 1,846 | 5th Giovanni Pico Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basso Veronese B 2nd | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,903 |
| 4th Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,895 |
| Giovanni Pico Cup 7th | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,734 |
| 3rd Mirandola Giovanni Pico | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,888 |
| 5th Giovanni Pico Cup | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open 1st | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| 2nd Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Guaragno's chess games?
36 games by Michele Guaragno, from Jan 2010 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 Michele Guaragno has played.
What does Michele Guaragno play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Michele Guaragno opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Guaragno answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Michele Guaragno play as White?
As White, Michele Guaragno's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Guaragno play as Black?
As Black, Michele Guaragno most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michele Guaragno's FIDE rating?
Michele Guaragno is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Michele Guaragno played?
Our database contains 36 games by Michele Guaragno, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Guaragno?
36 games by Michele Guaragno 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.