Prepare against Fosco Cavatorta
Italy · World #107,421 classical · FIDE ID 809195
When preparing against Fosco Cavatorta, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 8.8% over 34 games.
Our database contains 330 games by Fosco Cavatorta, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fosco Cavatorta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fosco Cavatorta 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 | 1,708 | 2,152 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 90 | 54 | 186 | 27.3% |
| As White | 167 | 50 | 32 | 85 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 163 | 40 | 22 | 101 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fosco Cavatorta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fosco Cavatorta's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 55.7% | 41.4% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 26.9% | 41.1% |
| e4 | 29 | 17.4% | 31.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 41.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cavatorta usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Cavatorta usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Cavatorta usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cavatorta usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Cavatorta usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Cavatorta usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 60 | 77.9% | 24.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 10.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 47 | 81.0% | 44.7% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Fosco Cavatorta's chess games
All 330 games by Fosco Cavatorta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 90 wins, 54 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 52 | 15/6/31 | 28.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 3/5/26 | 8.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 13 | 1/0/12 | 7.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Enrico Paoli | 2,300 | 21st Bratto Open | C44 |
| May 2009 | Grzegorz Antkowiak | 2,197 | Porto Mannu Open | B07 |
| Sep 1999 | Augusto Mambrini | 2,192 | 41st Imperia Open A | A48 |
| Apr 2010 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,173 | 32nd ch-ITA Seniors | E14 |
| Sep 2012 | Jaroslav Krouzel | 2,172 | 54th Imperia Open A | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01st Rome Petra-A | 2004 | 11 | 1 | 1,996 |
| 15th Wch Seniors | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,055 |
| 1st Cento Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| 52nd Imperia Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| 34th ch-ITA Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,871 |
| Arvier Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
| 21st Arco Open | 1999 | 9 | 1 | 1,828 |
| 19th Asti Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fosco Cavatorta's chess games?
330 games by Fosco Cavatorta, from Jul 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 Fosco Cavatorta has played.
What does Fosco Cavatorta play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Fosco Cavatorta opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fosco Cavatorta answers 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Fosco Cavatorta play as White?
As White, Fosco Cavatorta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 28.8% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Colle System (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fosco Cavatorta play as Black?
As Black, Fosco Cavatorta most often plays: Pirc Defense (34 games, 8.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Rat Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Fosco Cavatorta's FIDE rating?
Fosco Cavatorta is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Fosco Cavatorta played?
Our database contains 330 games by Fosco Cavatorta, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 54 draws, 186 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fosco Cavatorta?
330 games by Fosco Cavatorta 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.