Prepare against Augusto Caruso
Italy · World #24,392 classical · FIDE ID 801763
Our database contains 489 games by Augusto Caruso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Augusto Caruso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Augusto Caruso 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 | 2,022 | 2,286 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,153 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,208 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 225 | 94 | 170 | 46.0% |
| As White | 250 | 115 | 51 | 84 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 239 | 110 | 43 | 86 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Augusto Caruso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Augusto Caruso's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 76.8% | 50.8% |
| Nc3 | 32 | 12.8% | 78.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 7.2% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 8 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Caruso usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Caruso usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Caruso usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 13% of White games, 78.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Caruso usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Caruso usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Caruso usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 59.8% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 31 | 29.0% | 54.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 49.4% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.2% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 18.2% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 7 | 9.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Augusto Caruso's chess games
All 489 games by Augusto Caruso in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 225 wins, 94 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 43 | 16/7/20 | 37.2% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 20 | 15/4/1 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 16/2/8 | 61.5% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Thomas Luther | 2,540 | 11th Verona Open | C63 |
| Jan 2006 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,528 | 12th Verona Open | A98 |
| Jul 2000 | Istvan Csom | 2,478 | 12th Porto Open | B32 |
| Jan 1994 | Raset Ziatdinov | 2,450 | 10th Cappelle Open | C54 |
| Jan 1996 | Spartaco Sarno | 2,415 | chT-ITA UISP | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padova Open | 2000 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,346 |
| Marostica Open | 1997 | 17 | 9 | 2,217 |
| Foligno Open | 2010 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,211 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 2nd Split Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,308 |
| 2nd Salento Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 12th Porto Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Augusto Caruso's chess games?
489 games by Augusto Caruso, from Apr 2003 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 Augusto Caruso has played.
What does Augusto Caruso play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Augusto Caruso opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nc3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Augusto Caruso answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Augusto Caruso play as White?
As White, Augusto Caruso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Dunst Opening (20 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 21.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Augusto Caruso play as Black?
As Black, Augusto Caruso most often plays: Horwitz Defense (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Augusto Caruso's FIDE rating?
Augusto Caruso is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Augusto Caruso played?
Our database contains 489 games by Augusto Caruso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 94 draws, 170 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Augusto Caruso?
489 games by Augusto Caruso 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.