Prepare against Sergio Garofalo
Italy · World #94,256 classical · FIDE ID 812056
When preparing against Sergio Garofalo, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Sergio Garofalo, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Garofalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Garofalo 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 | 1,746 | 2,005 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,655 | 1,794 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 1,807 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 58 | 29 | 99 | 31.2% |
| As White | 84 | 24 | 13 | 47 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 102 | 34 | 16 | 52 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Garofalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Garofalo's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 94.0% | 35.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues Nf3 (27.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 86.8% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 23.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
Sergio Garofalo's chess games
All 186 games by Sergio Garofalo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 58 wins, 29 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 8/7/16 | 25.8% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,368 | Porto Mannu Open | A46 |
| Mar 2015 | Massimo Bonade | 2,114 | ch-Piacenza Province | A96 |
| Nov 2006 | Lorenzo Bini | 2,028 | 9th Siena Magari Memorial | A02 |
| Jan 2004 | Antonio Pipitone | 2,025 | 8th Salsomaggiore Terme Open | E65 |
| May 2007 | Franco Giani | 2,023 | Porto Mannu Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,925 |
| Modena ch-Province | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,713 |
| Cattolica Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,797 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,675 |
| 9th Siena Magari Memorial | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 2,004 |
| 5th Crema Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,742 |
| ch-Emilia Romagna | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Garofalo's chess games?
186 games by Sergio Garofalo, from Jul 2004 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 Sergio Garofalo has played.
What does Sergio Garofalo play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Sergio Garofalo opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Garofalo answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sergio Garofalo play as White?
As White, Sergio Garofalo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (31 games, 25.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Garofalo play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Garofalo most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Sergio Garofalo's FIDE rating?
Sergio Garofalo is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,655 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Sergio Garofalo played?
Our database contains 186 games by Sergio Garofalo, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 29 draws, 99 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Garofalo?
186 games by Sergio Garofalo 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.