Prepare against Davide Arcuti
IM · CHE · World #1,477 classical · FIDE ID 1323725
Our database contains 248 games by Davide Arcuti, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davide Arcuti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davide Arcuti 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 | 2,412 | 2,413 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,316 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,253 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 248 | 97 | 92 | 59 | 39.1% |
| As White | 121 | 49 | 52 | 20 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 127 | 48 | 40 | 39 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davide Arcuti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davide Arcuti's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 96.7% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Arcuti usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Arcuti usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Arcuti usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arcuti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Arcuti usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 87.3% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Davide Arcuti's chess games
All 248 games by Davide Arcuti in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 97 wins, 92 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,581 | ch-SUI 120th | E32 |
| Sep 2021 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,553 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | D52 |
| Oct 2015 | Razvan Preotu | 2,463 | Wch U16 | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Nderim Saraci | 2,447 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | A06 |
| Jul 2019 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,437 | ch-SUI 119th | C90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2021 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,439 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2011 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,824 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,194 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,208 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,875 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-SUI 117th | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,361 |
| Basel Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davide Arcuti's chess games?
248 games by Davide Arcuti, from Jul 2011 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 Davide Arcuti has played.
What does Davide Arcuti play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Davide Arcuti opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davide Arcuti answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Davide Arcuti play as White?
As White, Davide Arcuti's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davide Arcuti play as Black?
As Black, Davide Arcuti most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Davide Arcuti's FIDE rating?
Davide Arcuti is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Davide Arcuti played?
Our database contains 248 games by Davide Arcuti, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 92 draws, 59 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davide Arcuti?
248 games by Davide Arcuti 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.