Prepare against Giovanni Saccone
Italy · World #129,573 classical · FIDE ID 888869
When preparing against Giovanni Saccone, expect 1.f4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%).
Our database contains 32 games by Giovanni Saccone, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Giovanni Saccone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giovanni Saccone 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 | 1,647 | 1,673 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,669 | 1,681 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,678 | 1,726 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giovanni Saccone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giovanni Saccone's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 5 | 33.3% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 33% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nh6 (20% of these games) — Saccone usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Saccone usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Saccone usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Saccone usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Saccone usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Giovanni Saccone's chess games
All 32 games by Giovanni Saccone in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Igor Giuseppe Laco | 1,569 | 21st Nova Gorica Open | C55 |
| Feb 2014 | Aldo Muradore | 1,543 | 19th Nova Gorica Open A | B21 |
| Feb 2015 | Jan Marn | 1,446 | 20th Nova Gorica Open A | B06 |
| Sep 2022 | Corrado Saccone | 1,284 | 26th Nova Gorica Open B | A02 |
| Sep 2022 | Nejc Gabrscek | 1,121 | 26th Nova Gorica Open B | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Nova Gorica Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,478 |
| 19th Nova Gorica Open A | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,551 |
| 20th Nova Gorica Open A | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,628 |
| 26th Nova Gorica Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,299 |
| Semifinale CIA 2026 e campionati italiani di categoria | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giovanni Saccone's chess games?
32 games by Giovanni Saccone, from Sep 2012 to Aug 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 Giovanni Saccone has played.
What does Giovanni Saccone play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Giovanni Saccone opens with 1.f4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giovanni Saccone answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Giovanni Saccone play as White?
As White, Giovanni Saccone's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giovanni Saccone play as Black?
As Black, Giovanni Saccone most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Giovanni Saccone's FIDE rating?
Giovanni Saccone is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess, 1,669 in rapid and 1,678 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,673 (May 2025).
How many games has Giovanni Saccone played?
Our database contains 32 games by Giovanni Saccone, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giovanni Saccone?
32 games by Giovanni Saccone 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.