Prepare against Fernando Scavo
FM · Italy · World #11,422 classical · FIDE ID 805939
Our database contains 206 games by Fernando Scavo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Scavo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Scavo 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 | 2,148 | 2,301 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,191 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,178 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 67 | 61 | 78 | 32.5% |
| As White | 108 | 34 | 32 | 42 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 98 | 33 | 29 | 36 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Scavo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Scavo's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 53.7% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 47 | 43.5% | 37.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Scavo usually continues c3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Scavo usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Scavo usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 37.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Scavo usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Scavo usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Scavo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 93.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 48.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 38.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Fernando Scavo's chess games
All 206 games by Fernando Scavo 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: 67 wins, 61 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,475 | Pardubice Czech Open | C50 |
| Sep 2001 | Imed Abdelnabbi | 2,430 | 3rd Hostafrancs Open | C06 |
| Jan 1998 | Martin Mrva | 2,415 | Pardubice Czech Open | E44 |
| Jan 1998 | Jorge Luis Rodriguez | 2,405 | Manresa Open | B22 |
| Jan 1998 | Arnaud Payen | 2,405 | Pardubice Czech Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 1999 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,228 |
| Robecchetto Open | 1997 | 13 | 8 | 2,273 |
| Budapest WFG IM-B | 2000 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| Vila de Poblenou Open | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 2,334 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,279 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,479 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,162 |
| Catania Open | 1995 | 8 | 2 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Scavo's chess games?
206 games by Fernando Scavo, 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 Fernando Scavo has played.
What does Fernando Scavo play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Fernando Scavo opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Scavo answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Fernando Scavo play as White?
As White, Fernando Scavo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 48.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Scavo play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Scavo most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Fernando Scavo's FIDE rating?
Fernando Scavo is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Fernando Scavo played?
Our database contains 206 games by Fernando Scavo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 61 draws, 78 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Scavo?
206 games by Fernando Scavo 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.