Prepare against Paolo Gaiba
Italy · World #46,272 classical · FIDE ID 806544
Our database contains 58 games by Paolo Gaiba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Gaiba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Gaiba 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 | 1,908 | 2,174 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,103 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 32.8% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Gaiba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Gaiba's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Gaiba usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Gaiba usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gaiba usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Paolo Gaiba's chess games
All 58 games by Paolo Gaiba in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,493 | 4th Cesenatico Open | C45 |
| Sep 2004 | Andrei-Nestor Cioara | 2,373 | 9th Cesenatico Open | B13 |
| Jan 1998 | Andrea Drei | 2,320 | Cesenatico Open 3rd | B21 |
| Sep 2004 | Christian Hess | 2,318 | 9th Cesenatico Open | C02 |
| Sep 2018 | Angelo Damia | 2,316 | 22nd Cesenatico Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesenatico Open 3rd | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| 5th Cesenatico Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| 4th Cesenatico Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,337 |
| ch-ITA sf | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,279 |
| Cesenatico Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,200 |
| 22nd Cesenatico Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,149 |
| Palmiotto Festival | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Gaiba's chess games?
58 games by Paolo Gaiba, from Apr 2003 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 Paolo Gaiba has played.
What does Paolo Gaiba play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Paolo Gaiba opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Gaiba answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Paolo Gaiba play as White?
As White, Paolo Gaiba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Gaiba play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Gaiba most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Paolo Gaiba's FIDE rating?
Paolo Gaiba is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Paolo Gaiba played?
Our database contains 58 games by Paolo Gaiba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Gaiba?
58 games by Paolo Gaiba 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.