Prepare against Fabio Saccone
FM · Italy · World #8,309 classical · FIDE ID 801208
Our database contains 74 games by Fabio Saccone, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabio Saccone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio Saccone 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 | 2,199 | 2,325 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,259 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,314 | 2,314 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 36.5% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio Saccone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio Saccone's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 38.2% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 26.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Saccone usually continues Ne2 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Saccone usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Saccone usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Saccone usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Saccone usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Saccone usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 65.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Fabio Saccone's chess games
All 74 games by Fabio Saccone in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Sahbaz Nurkic | 2,365 | Italy Open | C06 |
| Jun 2011 | Grigory Seletsky | 2,296 | 5th Napoli Estate al Vomero Open | A90 |
| May 2011 | Luciano Rosato | 2,272 | 5th Napoli Estate al Vomero Open | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Gianni Quinto | 2,220 | Italy Open | C01 |
| Jan 1998 | Corrado Ficco | 2,170 | Napoli Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Open | 1996 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| Asiag Ludi Univ tt | 1993 | 8 | 4 | 2,205 |
| 5th Napoli Estate al Vomero Open | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 2,408 |
| 8th Vitinia Open | 1996 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,443 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2018 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,905 |
| chT-ITA UISP | 1996 | 6 | 3 | 2,213 |
| Napoli Parthenope Open 1st | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,820 |
| Napoli Open | 1998 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio Saccone's chess games?
74 games by Fabio Saccone, from Apr 2003 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 Saccone has played.
What does Fabio Saccone play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Fabio Saccone opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio Saccone answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Fabio Saccone play as White?
As White, Fabio Saccone's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio Saccone play as Black?
As Black, Fabio Saccone most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Fabio Saccone's FIDE rating?
Fabio Saccone is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,314 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Fabio Saccone played?
Our database contains 74 games by Fabio Saccone, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio Saccone?
74 games by Fabio Saccone 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.