Prepare against Daniele Caruso
Italy · World #51,180 classical · FIDE ID 804614
When preparing against Daniele Caruso, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Daniele Caruso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniele Caruso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniele 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 | 1,888 | 2,111 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,097 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 58 | 58 | 84 | 29.0% |
| As White | 90 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 110 | 31 | 27 | 52 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniele Caruso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniele Caruso's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 91.1% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.7% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Caruso usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Caruso usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Caruso usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Caruso usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Caruso usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Caruso usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 100.0% | 35.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 97.4% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Daniele Caruso's chess games
All 200 games by Daniele 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: 58 wins, 58 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Fabrice Liardet | 2,380 | Biel MTO Open | E70 |
| Jan 1999 | Andrea Malfagia | 2,308 | 19th Bratto Open | B40 |
| Jan 1988 | Carlo Micheli | 2,300 | Mendrisio Open | C11 |
| Aug 2001 | Enrico Paoli | 2,300 | 21st Bratto Open | C45 |
| Jan 1994 | Valerio Di Fonzo | 2,245 | Corsico Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Open | 1997 | 30 | 12 | 2,158 |
| Corsico Open | 1997 | 23 | 12 | 2,199 |
| 6th Conca della Presolana Open | 1984 | 9 | 5 | 2,389 |
| 17th Bratto Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| 18th Bratto Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| 20th Bratto Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,135 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 2,015 |
| 21st Bratto Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniele Caruso's chess games?
200 games by Daniele 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 Daniele Caruso has played.
What does Daniele Caruso play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Daniele Caruso opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniele Caruso answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniele Caruso play as White?
As White, Daniele Caruso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniele Caruso play as Black?
As Black, Daniele Caruso most often plays: French: Classical Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Daniele Caruso's FIDE rating?
Daniele Caruso is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Daniele Caruso played?
Our database contains 200 games by Daniele Caruso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 58 draws, 84 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniele Caruso?
200 games by Daniele 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.