Prepare against Cristian Saffioti
Italy · World #63,578 classical · FIDE ID 827851
When preparing against Cristian Saffioti, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Cristian Saffioti, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Saffioti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Saffioti 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 | 1,843 | 1,967 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 34.2% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Saffioti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Saffioti's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Saffioti usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Saffioti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Saffioti usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Cristian Saffioti's chess games
All 38 games by Cristian Saffioti in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Danilo Pelizzola | 1,978 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | B07 |
| Dec 2011 | Marco Cattaneo | 1,973 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | B23 |
| Dec 2013 | Tommaso Bonassi | 1,970 | 34th Milan Crespi Open A | B80 |
| Dec 2011 | Alex Dobboletta | 1,939 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | B80 |
| Mar 2007 | Alessandro Biancotti | 1,895 | Genova Primavera Open 10th | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| Genova Primavera Open 10th | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,923 |
| 1st Novi Ligure Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,759 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B 17th | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,762 |
| Recco Open 6th | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,817 |
| 14th Genova Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1,881 |
| 50th Imperia Open B | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,602 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Saffioti's chess games?
38 games by Cristian Saffioti, from Jul 2006 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 Cristian Saffioti has played.
What does Cristian Saffioti play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Cristian Saffioti opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Saffioti answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cristian Saffioti play as White?
As White, Cristian Saffioti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Saffioti play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Saffioti most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Cristian Saffioti's FIDE rating?
Cristian Saffioti is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Cristian Saffioti played?
Our database contains 38 games by Cristian Saffioti, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 10 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Saffioti?
38 games by Cristian Saffioti 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.