Prepare against Alessandro Santagati
FM · Italy · World #7,507 classical · FIDE ID 814644
Our database contains 394 games by Alessandro Santagati, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alessandro Santagati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessandro Santagati 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 | 2,214 | 2,319 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,319 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,204 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 145 | 89 | 160 | 36.8% |
| As White | 197 | 78 | 45 | 74 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 197 | 67 | 44 | 86 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessandro Santagati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessandro Santagati's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 51.8% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 91 | 46.2% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Santagati usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Santagati usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Santagati usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Santagati usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Santagati usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Santagati usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 37.9% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 31 | 32.6% | 51.6% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 13.7% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 45.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 45.3% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.7% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Alessandro Santagati's chess games
All 394 games by Alessandro Santagati in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 145 wins, 89 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A62 | Catalan | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Jan Werle | 2,567 | 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | D15 |
| Dec 2023 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,545 | ch-ITA 82nd | D36 |
| Aug 2011 | Igor Efimov | 2,428 | Montecatini Terme Open | E70 |
| Jul 2016 | Tycho Dijkhuis | 2,424 | 7th Terre degli Elimi Open | C00 |
| Dec 2023 | Artem Gilevich | 2,408 | ch-ITA 82nd | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 61 | 17.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2007 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-ITA 82nd | 2023 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,278 |
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| 7th Amantea Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| ch-ITA sf 82nd | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,388 |
| 5th Palmi Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 78th ch-ITA sf | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessandro Santagati's chess games?
394 games by Alessandro Santagati, from Jul 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 Alessandro Santagati has played.
What does Alessandro Santagati play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Alessandro Santagati opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessandro Santagati answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alessandro Santagati play as White?
As White, Alessandro Santagati's most-played openings in our database are: London System (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessandro Santagati play as Black?
As Black, Alessandro Santagati most often plays: English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Alessandro Santagati's FIDE rating?
Alessandro Santagati is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Alessandro Santagati played?
Our database contains 394 games by Alessandro Santagati, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 89 draws, 160 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessandro Santagati?
394 games by Alessandro Santagati 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.