Prepare against Alba Decataldo
Italy · World #84,129 classical · FIDE ID 2811460
When preparing against Alba Decataldo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 50 games by Alba Decataldo, covering Sep 2026 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alba Decataldo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alba Decataldo 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 | 1,776 | 1,776 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 38.0% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alba Decataldo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alba Decataldo's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Decataldo usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Decataldo usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Decataldo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Alba Decataldo's chess games
All 50 games by Alba Decataldo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2026 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Albana Vuji | 2,135 | chT-EU w | C02 |
| Jul 2003 | Alessandro Della Corte | 2,096 | 10th Campobasso Open | B22 |
| Jul 2001 | Pietro Rotelli | 1,779 | 6th Salento Open | B13 |
| Jul 2001 | Maria Vincenza Santurbano | 1,771 | 6th Salento Open | D32 |
| Jun 2001 | Vitaliano Quaranta | 1,702 | 6th Salento Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA 28th w | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,767 |
| ch-ITA w | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,730 |
| ch-ITA w 30th | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| 09th Campobasso Open | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,173 |
| 10th Campobasso Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| chT-EU w | 2001 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| 6th Salento Open | 2001 | 5 | 3 | 1,937 |
| 2º Ludus Murri | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alba Decataldo's chess games?
50 games by Alba Decataldo, from Sep 2026 to Sep 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 Alba Decataldo has played.
What does Alba Decataldo play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alba Decataldo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alba Decataldo answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Alba Decataldo play as White?
As White, Alba Decataldo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alba Decataldo play as Black?
As Black, Alba Decataldo most often plays: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Alba Decataldo's FIDE rating?
Alba Decataldo is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alba Decataldo played?
Our database contains 50 games by Alba Decataldo, covering Sep 2026 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alba Decataldo?
50 games by Alba Decataldo 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.