Prepare against Pierre Gravagna
France · World #71,872 classical · FIDE ID 608599
When preparing against Pierre Gravagna, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Pierre Gravagna, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Gravagna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Gravagna 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 | 2,099 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,922 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,951 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 38 | 28 | 62 | 29.7% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 13 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 18 | 15 | 35 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Gravagna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Gravagna's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 96.7% | 44.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gravagna usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Gravagna usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Gravagna usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gravagna usually continues Qc2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Gravagna usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 100.0% | 35.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Pierre Gravagna's chess games
All 128 games by Pierre Gravagna 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Miroslav Marinic-Kragic | 2,189 | Cannes Open | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Alain Viot | 2,175 | Paris Apsap Open | E60 |
| Apr 2004 | Mathieu Bissieres | 2,149 | chT2-FRA 0304a | B33 |
| Jul 2002 | Jerome Renault | 2,139 | ch-Paris Open | D91 |
| Dec 2000 | Maurizio Bevilacqua | 2,110 | Milan Crespi Open 21st | D96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,916 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| chT3-FRA Gr01 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,869 |
| Provence-ch access Meyreuil 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,950 |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1994 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-PRO 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Gravagna's chess games?
128 games by Pierre Gravagna, 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 Pierre Gravagna has played.
What does Pierre Gravagna play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Pierre Gravagna opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Gravagna answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Pierre Gravagna play as White?
As White, Pierre Gravagna's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Gravagna play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Gravagna most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Pierre Gravagna's FIDE rating?
Pierre Gravagna is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Pierre Gravagna played?
Our database contains 128 games by Pierre Gravagna, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 62 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Gravagna?
128 games by Pierre Gravagna 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.