Prepare against Fabio Casartelli
Italy · World #83,230 classical · FIDE ID 815608
When preparing against Fabio Casartelli, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Fabio Casartelli, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Casartelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Casartelli 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 | 1,779 | 1,977 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 53 | 16 | 66 | 39.3% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 7 | 32 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 26 | 9 | 34 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Casartelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Casartelli's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 69.7% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 20 | 30.3% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Casartelli usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Casartelli usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Casartelli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Casartelli usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Casartelli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Casartelli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 87.1% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Fabio Casartelli's chess games
All 135 games by Fabio Casartelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 53 wins, 16 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D04 | Lazard Gambit | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Francesco Agnelli | 2,102 | 5th Crema Open | C42 |
| Dec 2005 | Roberto Fiorili | 1,963 | 26th Milan Crespi Open | D04 |
| Sep 2004 | Diego Sartorio | 1,959 | 6th Crema Open | C01 |
| Aug 2015 | Piero Boccalatte | 1,913 | 35th Presolana Open | D46 |
| Jan 2014 | Sabino Remo Quagliarella | 1,882 | Milan Befana Open B | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Presolana Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open C | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,612 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,768 |
| 14th Crema Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,755 |
| 17th Crema Open B | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| 26th Milan Crespi Open | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,902 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Casartelli's chess games?
135 games by Fabio Casartelli, from Jan 2005 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 Fabio Casartelli has played.
What does Fabio Casartelli play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Fabio Casartelli opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Casartelli answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Fabio Casartelli play as White?
As White, Fabio Casartelli's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Lazard Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Casartelli play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Casartelli most often plays: Petrov's Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Fabio Casartelli's FIDE rating?
Fabio Casartelli is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Fabio Casartelli played?
Our database contains 135 games by Fabio Casartelli, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 16 draws, 66 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Casartelli?
135 games by Fabio Casartelli 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.