Prepare against Gaetano Spano Cuomo
Italy · World #89,831 classical · FIDE ID 819980
When preparing against Gaetano Spano Cuomo, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (32%).
Our database contains 234 games by Gaetano Spano Cuomo, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaetano Spano Cuomo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaetano Spano Cuomo 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 | 1,759 | 1,895 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 77 | 45 | 112 | 32.9% |
| As White | 114 | 44 | 27 | 43 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 120 | 33 | 18 | 69 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaetano Spano Cuomo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaetano Spano Cuomo's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 71.9% | 47.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 10.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 10.5% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.4% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Cuomo usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Cuomo usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Cuomo usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cuomo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cuomo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cuomo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 67.8% | 27.5% |
| c5 | 10 | 16.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 32.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 21.6% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 21.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Gaetano Spano Cuomo's chess games
All 234 games by Gaetano Spano Cuomo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 77 wins, 45 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Colle System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Gimt Cucka | 2,330 | Vitinia WE Open | E24 |
| Jan 1997 | Vladimiro Satta | 2,245 | Rome Open 1 | E24 |
| Jan 1998 | Nicola Verrascina | 2,145 | 10th Vitinia Open | A50 |
| Jan 1997 | Giovanni Vignato | 2,120 | Cecchina Open | A36 |
| Feb 2011 | Marco Quimi | 2,114 | Rome Accademia Inverno Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,761 |
| 9th Vitinia Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-ITA C | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| Cecchina Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| 10th Vitinia Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Vitinia WE Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 1,876 |
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaetano Spano Cuomo's chess games?
234 games by Gaetano Spano Cuomo, from Apr 2006 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 Gaetano Spano Cuomo has played.
What does Gaetano Spano Cuomo play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Gaetano Spano Cuomo opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaetano Spano Cuomo answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Gaetano Spano Cuomo play as White?
As White, Gaetano Spano Cuomo's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaetano Spano Cuomo play as Black?
As Black, Gaetano Spano Cuomo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Gaetano Spano Cuomo's FIDE rating?
Gaetano Spano Cuomo is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Gaetano Spano Cuomo played?
Our database contains 234 games by Gaetano Spano Cuomo, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 45 draws, 112 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaetano Spano Cuomo?
234 games by Gaetano Spano Cuomo 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.