Prepare against Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi
Argentina · World #107,589 classical · FIDE ID 136298
When preparing against Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi, covering Dec 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi 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 | 1,710 | 1,710 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,716 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 40.4% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 74.1% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Caizzi usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Caizzi usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Caizzi usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Caizzi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Caizzi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 20.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi's chess games
All 52 games by Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Renato Barbosa De Almeida | 1,778 | Campeonato Pan-Americano Individual de Xadrez para Cegos e Baixa Visão 2026 | B06 |
| Sep 2019 | Marcos Eduardo Ortiz | 1,750 | San Rafael Cup Blind | C44 |
| Aug 2017 | German Toledano | 1,714 | Concordia Gral Jose de San Martin | B18 |
| Sep 2019 | Victor Jesus Chavero | 1,643 | San Rafael Cup Blind | A47 |
| Sep 2019 | Ana Carolina Cayo | 1,627 | San Rafael Cup Blind | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordoba Acua Final | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,477 |
| ACUA Bling | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,593 |
| ch-Pan American IBCA 7th | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,275 |
| San Rafael Cup Blind | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| Realico Blind | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,884 |
| Villa Maria Cultural Open 1st | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| Concordia Gral Jose de San Martin | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,702 |
| Mem Jorge Wilson 5th | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi's chess games?
52 games by Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi, from Dec 2013 to Nov 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 Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi has played.
What does Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,710 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi, covering Dec 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi?
52 games by Jose Maria Saponara Caizzi 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.