Prepare against Sante Giuliani
Italy · World #48,361 classical · FIDE ID 817074
Our database contains 59 games by Sante Giuliani, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sante Giuliani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sante Giuliani 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 | 1,899 | 2,041 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,888 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 49.2% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sante Giuliani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sante Giuliani's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 71.0% | 70.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 70.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Giuliani usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Giuliani usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Giuliani usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Giuliani usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Giuliani usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Giuliani usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sante Giuliani's chess games
All 59 games by Sante Giuliani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Giuliano Capurro | 2,067 | chT-ITA A2 36th | B01 |
| Jun 2009 | Cesare Caleffi | 2,003 | 6th Viterbo Open | D02 |
| Apr 2026 | Riccardo Mesca | 1,967 | 8º Torneo Infrasettimanale Città di Amelia | B01 |
| Oct 2009 | Isaia De Maria | 1,899 | 5th Rome Elo Open | B01 |
| May 2009 | Tosca Proietti | 1,878 | 6th Viterbo Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Senigallia Perini Memorial | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 2nd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,032 |
| 6th Viterbo Open | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| 9º Torneo infrasettimanale città di Amelia | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 3rd Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 8º Torneo Infrasettimanale Città di Amelia | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,118 |
| Assisi Open A | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,878 |
| 5th Rome Elo Open | 2009 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sante Giuliani's chess games?
59 games by Sante Giuliani, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Sante Giuliani has played.
What does Sante Giuliani play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Sante Giuliani opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sante Giuliani answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sante Giuliani play as White?
As White, Sante Giuliani's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 76.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sante Giuliani play as Black?
As Black, Sante Giuliani most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Sante Giuliani's FIDE rating?
Sante Giuliani is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Sante Giuliani played?
Our database contains 59 games by Sante Giuliani, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sante Giuliani?
59 games by Sante Giuliani 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.