Prepare against Remo Zacco
Italy · World #50,202 classical · FIDE ID 812366
Our database contains 139 games by Remo Zacco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Remo Zacco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Remo Zacco 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 | 1,892 | 2,093 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,924 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 45 | 20 | 74 | 32.4% |
| As White | 74 | 21 | 11 | 42 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 24 | 9 | 32 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Remo Zacco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Remo Zacco's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 89.2% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zacco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zacco usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zacco usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zacco usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zacco usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Zacco usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 34.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 43.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
Remo Zacco's chess games
All 139 games by Remo Zacco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 45 wins, 20 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Jasen Pavlov Giretti Kanev | 2,210 | 24th Milan Crespi Open | A21 |
| Feb 2003 | Marco Bonetti | 2,152 | Ceriano Laghetto Open A | A25 |
| Feb 2004 | Andrea Murgia | 2,138 | 13th Ceriano Laghetto Open | C75 |
| Jan 2004 | Danilo Pelizzola | 2,125 | 13th Ceriano Laghetto Open | B46 |
| May 2004 | Christian Gagliardi | 2,116 | 29th Corsico Open | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open A | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,058 |
| Monza Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| Robecchetto Open 3rd | 1991 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,804 |
| Monza Weekend Open | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Remo Zacco's chess games?
139 games by Remo Zacco, from Apr 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 Remo Zacco has played.
What does Remo Zacco play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Remo Zacco opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Remo Zacco answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Remo Zacco play as White?
As White, Remo Zacco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Remo Zacco play as Black?
As Black, Remo Zacco most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Remo Zacco's FIDE rating?
Remo Zacco is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Remo Zacco played?
Our database contains 139 games by Remo Zacco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 20 draws, 74 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Remo Zacco?
139 games by Remo Zacco 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.