Prepare against Vincenzo Iafelice
Italy · World #15,327 classical · FIDE ID 810541
Our database contains 42 games by Vincenzo Iafelice, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vincenzo Iafelice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincenzo Iafelice 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 | 2,102 | 2,134 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,105 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincenzo Iafelice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincenzo Iafelice's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Iafelice usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Iafelice usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Iafelice usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Iafelice usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Vincenzo Iafelice's chess games
All 42 games by Vincenzo Iafelice in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Udelnov,Valentin | 2,269 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Joly,Julien | 2,257 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B39 |
| Jul 2006 | Yuri Diego Frontini | 2,055 | Campobasso Open 13th | B00 |
| Jul 2006 | Marco Vincenzi | 2,026 | Campobasso Open 13th | A80 |
| Jul 2026 | Wiesmann,D | 1,978 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2000 | 16 | 9 | 2,214 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,158 |
| Campobasso Open 13th | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| Cattolica Open B 3rd | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| RAGGRUPPAMENTI 57º CIS 2026 | A2_8 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,141 |
| 21st Trieste Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,135 |
| 27th Trieste Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,057 |
| 12th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincenzo Iafelice's chess games?
42 games by Vincenzo Iafelice, from Apr 2003 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 Vincenzo Iafelice has played.
What does Vincenzo Iafelice play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Vincenzo Iafelice opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincenzo Iafelice answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Vincenzo Iafelice play as White?
As White, Vincenzo Iafelice's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincenzo Iafelice play as Black?
As Black, Vincenzo Iafelice most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Vincenzo Iafelice's FIDE rating?
Vincenzo Iafelice is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Vincenzo Iafelice played?
Our database contains 42 games by Vincenzo Iafelice, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincenzo Iafelice?
42 games by Vincenzo Iafelice 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.