Prepare against Deniel Causo
FM · PHL · World #7,175 classical · FIDE ID 5203660
When preparing against Deniel Causo, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 675 games by Deniel Causo, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Deniel Causo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deniel Causo 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 | 2,222 | 2,410 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,385 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,430 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 675 | 306 | 112 | 257 | 45.3% |
| As White | 347 | 161 | 60 | 126 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 328 | 145 | 52 | 131 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deniel Causo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deniel Causo's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 337 | 97.1% | 54.5% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.2% | 87.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Causo usually continues c3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Causo usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Causo usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Causo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Causo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Causo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 136 | 87.7% | 58.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 105 | 92.9% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 6.2% | 64.3% |
Deniel Causo's chess games
All 675 games by Deniel Causo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 306 wins, 112 draws, 257 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 125 | 57/16/52 | 45.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 129 | 66/19/44 | 51.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 83 | 35/14/34 | 42.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Aug 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| May 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,631 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Aug 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,626 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| May 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,606 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 395 | 210 | 2,329 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 26 | 19 | 2,222 |
| 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 15 | 3 | 2,108 |
| Bangkok blitz | 2014 | 12 | 2 | 2,073 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,194 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,477 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deniel Causo's chess games?
675 games by Deniel Causo, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Deniel Causo has played.
What does Deniel Causo play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, Deniel Causo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deniel Causo answers 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Deniel Causo play as White?
As White, Deniel Causo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (125 games, 45.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 347 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deniel Causo play as Black?
As Black, Deniel Causo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (129 games, 51.2% win rate); Slav Defense (83 games, 42.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Deniel Causo's FIDE rating?
Deniel Causo is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Deniel Causo played?
Our database contains 675 games by Deniel Causo, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 306 wins, 112 draws, 257 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deniel Causo?
675 games by Deniel Causo 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.