Prepare against Fabio Delle Fave
Italy · World #94,625 classical · FIDE ID 821438
When preparing against Fabio Delle Fave, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Fabio Delle Fave, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Delle Fave's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Delle Fave 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 | 1,745 | 1,810 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 48.2% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Delle Fave's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Delle Fave's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 82.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Fave usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fave usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Fave usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fave usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Fave usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Fave usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Fabio Delle Fave's chess games
All 56 games by Fabio Delle Fave in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Ricardo Bruno | 1,892 | Bratto Martesana Open | B32 |
| Dec 2014 | Stefano Baccarin | 1,673 | 35th Milan Crespi Open B | B18 |
| Dec 2014 | Oscar Guglielmetti | 1,669 | 35th Milan Crespi Open B | E83 |
| Oct 2008 | Roberto Petetta | 1,656 | 27th Cologno Monzese Open | B10 |
| Apr 2014 | Lorenzo Carbone | 1,651 | 6th Milan Palladino Mem-B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Milan Palladino Mem-B | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,814 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open B | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| Pedavena Open B 2nd | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,616 |
| ch-Martesana | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,798 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 11th Crema Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,595 |
| 27th Cologno Monzese Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| 12th Gorgonzola Open C | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 1,746 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Delle Fave's chess games?
56 games by Fabio Delle Fave, from Jul 2007 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 Delle Fave has played.
What does Fabio Delle Fave play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Fabio Delle Fave opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Delle Fave answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fabio Delle Fave play as White?
As White, Fabio Delle Fave's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Delle Fave play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Delle Fave most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Fabio Delle Fave's FIDE rating?
Fabio Delle Fave is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Fabio Delle Fave played?
Our database contains 56 games by Fabio Delle Fave, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Delle Fave?
56 games by Fabio Delle Fave 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.