Prepare against Fausto Poletti
Italy · World #51,441 classical · FIDE ID 811122
Our database contains 180 games by Fausto Poletti, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fausto Poletti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fausto Poletti 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 | 1,887 | 2,122 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 70 | 49 | 61 | 38.9% |
| As White | 94 | 39 | 27 | 28 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 31 | 22 | 33 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fausto Poletti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fausto Poletti's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 55 | 58.5% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 34.0% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 52.7% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Poletti usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Poletti usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Poletti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Poletti usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Poletti usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Poletti usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 91.9% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Fausto Poletti's chess games
All 180 games by Fausto Poletti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 70 wins, 49 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Salvatore Lagrotteria | 2,201 | 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | D11 |
| Dec 2010 | Maurizio Bevilacqua | 2,156 | Nago Torbole Open A | A48 |
| Jul 2010 | Alessio Gallucci | 2,155 | Condino Open | A29 |
| Jan 2013 | Cesare Cristiani | 2,140 | ch-Brescia Province | E85 |
| Oct 2006 | Corrado Astengo | 2,119 | 14th Valle d'Aosta Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Brescia Province | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 1,930 |
| Condino Open | 2010 | 14 | 7 | 1,858 |
| ch-Provence 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| 14th Valle d'Aosta Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,845 |
| 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,979 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,990 |
| 11th Condino Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fausto Poletti's chess games?
180 games by Fausto Poletti, from Apr 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 Fausto Poletti has played.
What does Fausto Poletti play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Fausto Poletti opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fausto Poletti answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Fausto Poletti play as White?
As White, Fausto Poletti's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fausto Poletti play as Black?
As Black, Fausto Poletti most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Fausto Poletti's FIDE rating?
Fausto Poletti is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Fausto Poletti played?
Our database contains 180 games by Fausto Poletti, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 49 draws, 61 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fausto Poletti?
180 games by Fausto Poletti 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.