Prepare against Piero Gambardella
Italy · World #71,884 classical · FIDE ID 812005
When preparing against Piero Gambardella, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 85 games by Piero Gambardella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Piero Gambardella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piero Gambardella 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 | 1,815 | 2,049 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 2,016 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 26 | 13 | 46 | 30.6% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piero Gambardella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piero Gambardella's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 97.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gambardella usually continues Bg5 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gambardella usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gambardella usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gambardella usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 63.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Piero Gambardella's chess games
All 85 games by Piero Gambardella 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,259 | 2nd Bisaccia Open | D10 |
| Dec 2003 | Gheorghe Bighiu | 2,112 | Assisi Open | D45 |
| Aug 2012 | Riccardo Mandolini | 2,091 | 1st Mare di Fano Open | C27 |
| Aug 2013 | Cristian Villani | 2,063 | 2nd Mare di Fano Open | D36 |
| May 2008 | Giuseppe Gardi | 2,061 | 26th Isola d'Elba Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Mare di Fano Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| 2nd Mare di Fano Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 4th Assisi Open A | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| 1st Napoli West End Open | 1994 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,077 |
| 1st Bagnara Calabra Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| Assisi Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,027 |
| 26th Isola d'Elba Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| 9th Siena Magari Memorial | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piero Gambardella's chess games?
85 games by Piero Gambardella, 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 Piero Gambardella has played.
What does Piero Gambardella play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Piero Gambardella opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piero Gambardella answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games).
What openings does Piero Gambardella play as White?
As White, Piero Gambardella's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piero Gambardella play as Black?
As Black, Piero Gambardella most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Piero Gambardella's FIDE rating?
Piero Gambardella is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Piero Gambardella played?
Our database contains 85 games by Piero Gambardella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 46 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piero Gambardella?
85 games by Piero Gambardella 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.