Prepare against Vital Geronimi
France · World #126,470 classical · FIDE ID 689203
When preparing against Vital Geronimi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 39 games by Vital Geronimi, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vital Geronimi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vital Geronimi 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 | 1,656 | 1,744 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 41.0% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vital Geronimi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vital Geronimi's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Geronimi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Geronimi usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Geronimi usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Vital Geronimi's chess games
All 39 games by Vital Geronimi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Thibault Luciani | 1,863 | 35th Bastia CC Spring Open | B32 |
| Jan 2009 | Pascal Rossi | 1,852 | 34th Bastia CC Winter Open | D00 |
| Mar 2007 | Leo Battesti | 1,847 | 5th Bastiais Master | A09 |
| Mar 2010 | Dominique Bellicou | 1,779 | chT-Corsica | B21 |
| Nov 2007 | Simon Terzi | 1,719 | 6th Bastiais Master | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastiais Master | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 1,717 |
| 5th Bastiais Master | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
| chT-Corsica | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,769 |
| 6th Bastiais Master | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,529 |
| 35th Bastia CC Spring Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,852 |
| Corsica CC Open 32th | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1,578 |
| ch-Corsica | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,781 |
| 34th Bastia CC Winter Open | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vital Geronimi's chess games?
39 games by Vital Geronimi, from Jul 2007 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 Vital Geronimi has played.
What does Vital Geronimi play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Vital Geronimi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vital Geronimi answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Vital Geronimi play as White?
As White, Vital Geronimi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vital Geronimi play as Black?
As Black, Vital Geronimi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Vital Geronimi's FIDE rating?
Vital Geronimi is currently rated 1,656 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Vital Geronimi played?
Our database contains 39 games by Vital Geronimi, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vital Geronimi?
39 games by Vital Geronimi 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.