Prepare against Salvatore Gangemi
Italy · World #41,970 classical · FIDE ID 808644
Our database contains 194 games by Salvatore Gangemi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvatore Gangemi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvatore Gangemi 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 | 1,926 | 2,119 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,977 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 71 | 46 | 77 | 36.6% |
| As White | 94 | 40 | 21 | 33 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 100 | 31 | 25 | 44 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvatore Gangemi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvatore Gangemi's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 80 | 85.1% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 12.8% | 20.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gangemi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gangemi usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gangemi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 20.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Gangemi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gangemi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gangemi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 78.3% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 64.7% | 29.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 32.4% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Salvatore Gangemi's chess games
All 194 games by Salvatore Gangemi 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: 71 wins, 46 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Renzo Rorato | 2,149 | 26th Bratto Open | A21 |
| Nov 2007 | Victor Krivodedov | 2,143 | 1st Locri Open | A30 |
| Aug 2004 | Walter Temi | 2,101 | 24th Bratto Open | A34 |
| May 2003 | Antonio Scerbo | 2,092 | 9th Cutro Open | D88 |
| Aug 2012 | Corrado Bonanzinga | 2,091 | 2nd Messina Open | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Messina Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,977 |
| 4th St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Hotel Montesano Open A | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,131 |
| 2nd Messina Open | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,188 |
| Croce di Magara Open | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvatore Gangemi's chess games?
194 games by Salvatore Gangemi, 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 Salvatore Gangemi has played.
What does Salvatore Gangemi play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Salvatore Gangemi opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvatore Gangemi answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Salvatore Gangemi play as White?
As White, Salvatore Gangemi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 39.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvatore Gangemi play as Black?
As Black, Salvatore Gangemi most often plays: French Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Salvatore Gangemi's FIDE rating?
Salvatore Gangemi is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Salvatore Gangemi played?
Our database contains 194 games by Salvatore Gangemi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 46 draws, 77 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvatore Gangemi?
194 games by Salvatore Gangemi 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.