Prepare against Fabio Casagrande
Italy · World #39,595 classical · FIDE ID 806765
When preparing against Fabio Casagrande, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Fabio Casagrande, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Casagrande's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Casagrande 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 | 1,938 | 2,042 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 48 | 40 | 67 | 31.0% |
| As White | 77 | 23 | 16 | 38 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 78 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Casagrande's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Casagrande's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 100.0% | 40.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues c3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Casagrande usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 97.1% | 42.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Fabio Casagrande's chess games
All 155 games by Fabio Casagrande in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 48 wins, 40 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Angelo Damia | 2,296 | 40th Arco Open | B24 |
| Aug 2009 | Manfred Keller | 2,194 | 25th Latschach Open | C12 |
| Jan 2000 | Stuart Wagman | 2,188 | 22nd Arco Open | C11 |
| Oct 2012 | Fritz Maurer | 2,152 | 34th Arco Open | B23 |
| Aug 2012 | Alfredo Cacciola | 2,114 | 32nd Bratto Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2003 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,071 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 1,943 |
| 31st Arco Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,043 |
| 25th Arco Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,966 |
| 32nd Bratto Open B | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| 20th Arco Open | 1998 | 8 | 2 | 1,934 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Casagrande's chess games?
155 games by Fabio Casagrande, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Fabio Casagrande has played.
What does Fabio Casagrande play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Fabio Casagrande opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Casagrande answers 1...e6 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Fabio Casagrande play as White?
As White, Fabio Casagrande's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Casagrande play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Casagrande most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Fabio Casagrande's FIDE rating?
Fabio Casagrande is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Fabio Casagrande played?
Our database contains 155 games by Fabio Casagrande, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 40 draws, 67 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Casagrande?
155 games by Fabio Casagrande 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.