Prepare against Simone Garofalo
Italy · World #21,064 classical · FIDE ID 826014
Our database contains 69 games by Simone Garofalo, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simone Garofalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simone 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 | 2,048 | 2,133 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,123 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,096 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simone Garofalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simone Garofalo's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Garofalo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Simone Garofalo's chess games
All 69 games by Simone Garofalo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Francesco Frugoli | 2,143 | Florence Open 14th | B48 |
| Sep 2022 | Flavio Borgiani | 2,065 | ch-ITA Seniors 50 44th | B48 |
| Oct 2022 | Vincenzo Adinolfi | 2,027 | ch-ITA Seniors 50 44th | B27 |
| Nov 2012 | Lucio Maria Calcagnile | 2,025 | Florence Open 6th | A15 |
| Nov 2006 | Paolo Carola | 1,999 | 9th Siena Magari Memorial | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81st ch-ITA sf | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-ITA Seniors 50 44th | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,081 |
| Florence Open 6th | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,111 |
| 9th Siena Magari Memorial | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Florence Open 14th | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| 7th Livorno Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,073 |
| Florence Open 17th | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,102 |
| Florence Weekend Open 2nd | 2007 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simone Garofalo's chess games?
69 games by Simone Garofalo, from Apr 2006 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 Simone Garofalo has played.
What does Simone Garofalo play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Simone Garofalo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simone Garofalo answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simone Garofalo play as White?
As White, Simone Garofalo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simone Garofalo play as Black?
As Black, Simone Garofalo most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Simone Garofalo's FIDE rating?
Simone Garofalo is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (May 2016).
How many games has Simone Garofalo played?
Our database contains 69 games by Simone Garofalo, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simone Garofalo?
69 games by Simone 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.