Prepare against Alfio Tavasci
Italy · World #82,713 classical · FIDE ID 2810099
When preparing against Alfio Tavasci, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 40 games by Alfio Tavasci, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfio Tavasci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfio Tavasci 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 | 1,781 | 1,809 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,779 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 5 | 21 | 35.0% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfio Tavasci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfio Tavasci's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Tavasci usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Tavasci usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Tavasci usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Tavasci usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Alfio Tavasci's chess games
All 40 games by Alfio Tavasci in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense: Fianchetto Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Ferdinando Napoli | 1,654 | ch-Como Province | A13 |
| Nov 2013 | Giovanni Ciochetta | 1,574 | 31st Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | C01 |
| Nov 2013 | Damiano Aldeghi | 1,461 | 31st Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | B27 |
| Nov 2014 | Martino Villa | 1,425 | 32nd Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | C00 |
| Jan 2013 | Pierantonio Rizzi | 1,401 | ch-Como Province | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 2013 | 28 | 10 | 1,554 |
| 32nd Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,567 |
| 31st Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfio Tavasci's chess games?
40 games by Alfio Tavasci, from Dec 2014 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 Alfio Tavasci has played.
What does Alfio Tavasci play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Alfio Tavasci opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfio Tavasci answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Alfio Tavasci play as White?
As White, Alfio Tavasci's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfio Tavasci play as Black?
As Black, Alfio Tavasci most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alfio Tavasci's FIDE rating?
Alfio Tavasci is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Alfio Tavasci played?
Our database contains 40 games by Alfio Tavasci, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfio Tavasci?
40 games by Alfio Tavasci 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.