Prepare against Folco Vincenzo Castaldo
IM · Italy · World #1,402 classical · FIDE ID 806560
When preparing against Folco Vincenzo Castaldo, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 559 games by Folco Vincenzo Castaldo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Folco Vincenzo Castaldo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Folco Vincenzo Castaldo 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 | 2,417 | 2,436 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,396 | 2,433 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,456 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 231 | 204 | 124 | 41.3% |
| As White | 282 | 124 | 102 | 56 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 277 | 107 | 102 | 68 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Folco Vincenzo Castaldo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Folco Vincenzo Castaldo's side.
First moves as White (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 61.3% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 21.6% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 27 | 9.6% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 15 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Castaldo usually continues c3 (54.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Castaldo usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Castaldo usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Castaldo usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Castaldo usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Castaldo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 39.1% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 45 | 33.8% | 73.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 7.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 40.0% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 20.0% | 34.2% |
| f5 | 19 | 20.0% | 73.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 15.8% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Folco Vincenzo Castaldo's chess games
All 559 games by Folco Vincenzo Castaldo 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: 231 wins, 204 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 41 | 17/11/13 | 41.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 29 | 14/11/4 | 48.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 5/10/1 | 31.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Baadur Jobava | 2,707 | ch-EU rapid | B24 |
| Apr 2012 | Roland Salvador | 2,502 | chT-ITA | A80 |
| Oct 2000 | Fabio Bellini | 2,484 | ch-ITA 60th | C10 |
| Feb 2001 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,472 | 9th Valle d'Aosta Open | C09 |
| May 2020 | Anatoliy Polivanov | 2,452 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U20 | 2001 | 22 | 10 | 2,254 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2000 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,286 |
| Turin | 2010 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-ITA sf | 1999 | 17 | 9 | 2,282 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,492 |
| Milan CBA | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| Montecatini Terme | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,323 |
| 14th Ivrea Open | 2010 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,215 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Fabrizio Ranieri (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Folco Vincenzo Castaldo's chess games?
559 games by Folco Vincenzo Castaldo, 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 Folco Vincenzo Castaldo has played.
What does Folco Vincenzo Castaldo play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Folco Vincenzo Castaldo opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Folco Vincenzo Castaldo answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Folco Vincenzo Castaldo play as White?
As White, Folco Vincenzo Castaldo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (41 games, 41.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Folco Vincenzo Castaldo play as Black?
As Black, Folco Vincenzo Castaldo most often plays: Horwitz Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Folco Vincenzo Castaldo's FIDE rating?
Folco Vincenzo Castaldo is currently rated 2,417 in classical chess, 2,396 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Folco Vincenzo Castaldo played?
Our database contains 559 games by Folco Vincenzo Castaldo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 204 draws, 124 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Folco Vincenzo Castaldo?
559 games by Folco Vincenzo Castaldo 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.