Prepare against Nicola Gerundino
Italy · World #36,556 classical · FIDE ID 816957
When preparing against Nicola Gerundino, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 50 games by Nicola Gerundino, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicola Gerundino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicola Gerundino 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 | 1,951 | 1,986 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 36.0% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicola Gerundino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicola Gerundino's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gerundino usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gerundino usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gerundino usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Nicola Gerundino's chess games
All 50 games by Nicola Gerundino in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Angelo Mussap | 2,115 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | A28 |
| Sep 2013 | Massimo Corti | 2,008 | 15th Crema Open | D02 |
| Sep 2008 | Mario Fizzotti | 1,837 | 10th Crema Open | C42 |
| Sep 2007 | Marco Adolfo Santandrea | 1,837 | 9th Crema Open | B22 |
| Sep 2009 | Daniele Gonella | 1,827 | 11th Crema Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| 14th Bratto Open | 1994 | 8 | 1 | 1,898 |
| 9th Crema Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| 11th Crema Open | 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 15th Crema Open | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| 10th Crema Open | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,950 |
| 5th Alta Padovana Open B | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,654 |
| Chiasso Open | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicola Gerundino's chess games?
50 games by Nicola Gerundino, from Jan 2006 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 Nicola Gerundino has played.
What does Nicola Gerundino play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Nicola Gerundino opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicola Gerundino answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nicola Gerundino play as White?
As White, Nicola Gerundino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicola Gerundino play as Black?
As Black, Nicola Gerundino most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nicola Gerundino's FIDE rating?
Nicola Gerundino is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Nicola Gerundino played?
Our database contains 50 games by Nicola Gerundino, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicola Gerundino?
50 games by Nicola Gerundino 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.