Prepare against Vilmos Di Giovanni
Hungary · World #78,672 classical · FIDE ID 722235
When preparing against Vilmos Di Giovanni, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Owen Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Vilmos Di Giovanni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vilmos Di Giovanni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vilmos Di Giovanni 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 | 1,793 | 2,179 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,771 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 60 | 76 | 101 | 25.3% |
| As White | 118 | 33 | 39 | 46 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 119 | 27 | 37 | 55 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vilmos Di Giovanni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vilmos Di Giovanni's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 112 | 94.9% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Giovanni usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Giovanni usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Giovanni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Giovanni usually continues h4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Giovanni usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 68.1% | 40.8% |
| b6 | 15 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 78.1% | 38.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Vilmos Di Giovanni's chess games
All 237 games by Vilmos Di Giovanni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 60 wins, 76 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 43 | 15/11/17 | 34.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 33 | 8/12/13 | 24.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 46 | 10/17/19 | 21.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Imre Nagy | 2,161 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | D02 |
| Dec 2004 | Laszlo Havaskori | 2,115 | Budapest FS12 FM-A | A84 |
| Oct 2004 | Laszlo Szotak | 2,113 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | A85 |
| Apr 2004 | Jozsef Parej | 2,098 | ch-HUN Seniors | B01 |
| Mar 2012 | Csaba Novaky | 2,091 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Seniors | 2009 | 23 | 11 | 1,984 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2014 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,672 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-B | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,797 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,972 |
| Budapest FS10 Development | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,707 |
| Budapest Open 08 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-A | 2004 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vilmos Di Giovanni's chess games?
237 games by Vilmos Di Giovanni, from Apr 2003 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 Vilmos Di Giovanni has played.
What does Vilmos Di Giovanni play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Vilmos Di Giovanni opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vilmos Di Giovanni answers 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...b6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vilmos Di Giovanni play as White?
As White, Vilmos Di Giovanni's most-played openings in our database are: London System (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vilmos Di Giovanni play as Black?
As Black, Vilmos Di Giovanni most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (46 games, 21.7% win rate); Owen Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Vilmos Di Giovanni's FIDE rating?
Vilmos Di Giovanni is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vilmos Di Giovanni played?
Our database contains 237 games by Vilmos Di Giovanni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 76 draws, 101 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vilmos Di Giovanni?
237 games by Vilmos Di Giovanni 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.