Prepare against Giuseppe Esposito
Italy · World #129,450 classical · FIDE ID 807184
When preparing against Giuseppe Esposito, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 113 games by Giuseppe Esposito, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Esposito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Esposito 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 | 1,648 | 1,881 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,788 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 42 | 25 | 46 | 37.2% |
| As White | 57 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Esposito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Esposito's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 45.6% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 20 | 35.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Esposito usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Esposito usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Esposito usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 76.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Giuseppe Esposito's chess games
All 113 games by Giuseppe Esposito in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 42 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Dario Schiappoli | 1,980 | Napoli Vomero Natale Open 5th | B06 |
| Feb 2011 | Sergio Chiummo | 1,937 | 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | A11 |
| Sep 2009 | Giovanni Solombrino | 1,918 | 6th Napoli Vomero Settembre Open | D94 |
| Dec 2009 | Guido De Meo | 1,911 | Napoli Vomero Natale Open 5th | D35 |
| Jun 2010 | Thomas Renato Gallo | 1,875 | 4th Napoli Vomero Summer Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Napoli Province | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,784 |
| 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,797 |
| 7th Napoli Primavera al Vomero Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,798 |
| Napoli Autunno Vomero Open A | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,506 |
| Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| 2nd Napoli Trofeo Caissa | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,766 |
| Napoli Vomero Natale Open 5th | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| 4th Napoli Vomero Summer Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Esposito's chess games?
113 games by Giuseppe Esposito, from Oct 2007 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 Giuseppe Esposito has played.
What does Giuseppe Esposito play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Esposito opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Esposito answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Esposito play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Esposito's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Esposito play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Esposito most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Giuseppe Esposito's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Esposito is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Giuseppe Esposito played?
Our database contains 113 games by Giuseppe Esposito, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Esposito?
113 games by Giuseppe Esposito 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.