Prepare against Fidel Santacroce
Italy · World #116,144 classical · FIDE ID 861472
When preparing against Fidel Santacroce, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 60 games by Fidel Santacroce, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fidel Santacroce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fidel Santacroce 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 | 1,684 | 1,707 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 19 | 11 | 30 | 31.7% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fidel Santacroce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fidel Santacroce's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 90.6% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Santacroce usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Santacroce usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Santacroce usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Santacroce usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Santacroce usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Fidel Santacroce's chess games
All 60 games by Fidel Santacroce in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Aldo Longo | 1,888 | ch-ITA U20 | B25 |
| Aug 2004 | Gerald Lampl | 1,841 | ch-ITA U20 | B88 |
| Jul 2009 | Claudio Muzzolini | 1,810 | 2nd Udine Oro Caffe Open | D01 |
| Aug 2004 | Piergiorgio Basso | 1,742 | ch-ITA U20 | B84 |
| Jul 2008 | Oscar Cisilino | 1,727 | 1st Udine Oro Caffe Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2004 | 16 | 7 | 1,851 |
| ch-Udine Province | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,552 |
| 24th ch-ITA U20 | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 1,523 |
| Udine Tre Circoli Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,543 |
| 2nd Udine Oro Caffe Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,696 |
| 3rd Udine Oro Caffe Open | 2010 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,441 |
| 3rd Udine Ruzzier Memorial | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 1,636 |
| 1st Udine Oro Caffe Open | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1,781 |
Interactive opening tree from all 60 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fidel Santacroce's chess games?
60 games by Fidel Santacroce, from Aug 2012 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 Fidel Santacroce has played.
What does Fidel Santacroce play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Fidel Santacroce opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fidel Santacroce answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Fidel Santacroce play as White?
As White, Fidel Santacroce's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fidel Santacroce play as Black?
As Black, Fidel Santacroce most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Fidel Santacroce's FIDE rating?
Fidel Santacroce is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Fidel Santacroce played?
Our database contains 60 games by Fidel Santacroce, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fidel Santacroce?
60 games by Fidel Santacroce 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.