Prepare against Alfredo Cacciola
Italy · World #7,867 classical · FIDE ID 814938
When preparing against Alfredo Cacciola, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Alfredo Cacciola, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfredo Cacciola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfredo Cacciola 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 | 2,207 | 2,229 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,143 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,109 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 67 | 53 | 75 | 34.4% |
| As White | 98 | 31 | 28 | 39 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 36 | 25 | 36 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfredo Cacciola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfredo Cacciola's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Cacciola usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cacciola usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cacciola usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 100.0% | 53.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 78.8% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
Alfredo Cacciola's chess games
All 195 games by Alfredo Cacciola in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 67 wins, 53 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/8/10 | 14.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Danyyil Dvirnyy | 2,547 | 15th Bergamo Open | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Yevgeniy Roshka | 2,507 | 57th Italian Teams Gp A | B06 |
| Jul 2016 | Duilio Collutiis | 2,455 | 15th Bergamo Open | C79 |
| Dec 2021 | Ilie Martinovici | 2,395 | 1st Imola Ferrari Cup | B33 |
| Sep 2021 | Piero Mazzilli | 2,318 | ch-ITA TA 52nd | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 25 | 8.5 | 2,150 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| 32nd Bratto Open B | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| Davos Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| 2nd Letojanni Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 1,802 |
| Milan SSM Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,977 |
| 8th Lugano New Open | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfredo Cacciola's chess games?
195 games by Alfredo Cacciola, from Jan 2004 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 Alfredo Cacciola has played.
What does Alfredo Cacciola play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Alfredo Cacciola opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfredo Cacciola answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Alfredo Cacciola play as White?
As White, Alfredo Cacciola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 7.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfredo Cacciola play as Black?
As Black, Alfredo Cacciola most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Alfredo Cacciola's FIDE rating?
Alfredo Cacciola is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Alfredo Cacciola played?
Our database contains 195 games by Alfredo Cacciola, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 53 draws, 75 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfredo Cacciola?
195 games by Alfredo Cacciola 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.