Prepare against Salvatore Attanasi
Italy · World #65,409 classical · FIDE ID 834009
When preparing against Salvatore Attanasi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 69 games by Salvatore Attanasi, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Salvatore Attanasi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvatore Attanasi 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 | 1,838 | 1,867 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,858 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 20 | 18 | 31 | 29.0% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvatore Attanasi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvatore Attanasi's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Attanasi usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Attanasi usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Attanasi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Salvatore Attanasi's chess games
All 69 games by Salvatore Attanasi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A98 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Mario Angelo Fiore | 2,340 | 9th Vitinia Open | C88 |
| Nov 2008 | Giorgio Pala | 1,988 | 1st Rome Elo Open | C00 |
| Sep 2009 | Claudio Gasperoni | 1,770 | 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | A81 |
| Feb 2009 | Giovanni Musmarra | 1,747 | 2nd Rome Elo Open | C22 |
| Sep 2009 | Omero Placchetta | 1,719 | 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Vitinia Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,136 |
| Italy Open | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| Cecchina Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,082 |
| 8th Vitinia Open | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| 7th Alvise Zichichi Mem | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| Rome Open 2 | 1997 | 7 | 1 | – |
| 1st Rome Elo Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| Zichichi Memorial | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvatore Attanasi's chess games?
69 games by Salvatore Attanasi, from Jan 2009 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 Salvatore Attanasi has played.
What does Salvatore Attanasi play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Salvatore Attanasi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvatore Attanasi answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Salvatore Attanasi play as White?
As White, Salvatore Attanasi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvatore Attanasi play as Black?
As Black, Salvatore Attanasi most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Salvatore Attanasi's FIDE rating?
Salvatore Attanasi is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Salvatore Attanasi played?
Our database contains 69 games by Salvatore Attanasi, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvatore Attanasi?
69 games by Salvatore Attanasi 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.