Prepare against Elia Cafasso
Austria · World #10,818 classical · FIDE ID 1669850
When preparing against Elia Cafasso, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 111 games by Elia Cafasso, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elia Cafasso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elia Cafasso 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 | 2,157 | 2,178 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,061 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,113 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 49 | 27 | 35 | 44.1% |
| As White | 57 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 54 | 28 | 9 | 17 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elia Cafasso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elia Cafasso's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Cafasso usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cafasso usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Cafasso usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 82.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 17.2% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Elia Cafasso's chess games
All 111 games by Elia Cafasso in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 49 wins, 27 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Eybl | 2,290 | chT2W-AUT 2223 | B06 |
| Aug 2021 | Christian Aepfler | 2,257 | 5th Innsbruck Open | B07 |
| May 2023 | Werner Ploetz | 2,249 | Bodensee Open | C90 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniel Schnegg | 2,175 | ch-AUT Blitz | B06 |
| Oct 2021 | Albrecht Weidel | 2,167 | chT2W-AUT 2122 | C99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,185 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,911 |
| chT2W-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2W-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-AUT District U18 Online Rapid | 2020 | 8 | 7 | 1,954 |
| 5th Innsbruck Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| ch-AUT U16 Online Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elia Cafasso's chess games?
111 games by Elia Cafasso, from May 2019 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 Elia Cafasso has played.
What does Elia Cafasso play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Elia Cafasso opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elia Cafasso answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Elia Cafasso play as White?
As White, Elia Cafasso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elia Cafasso play as Black?
As Black, Elia Cafasso most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Elia Cafasso's FIDE rating?
Elia Cafasso is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (May 2024).
How many games has Elia Cafasso played?
Our database contains 111 games by Elia Cafasso, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 27 draws, 35 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elia Cafasso?
111 games by Elia Cafasso 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.