Prepare against Salvatore Cruceli
CHE · World #17,151 classical · FIDE ID 1303686
Our database contains 36 games by Salvatore Cruceli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvatore Cruceli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvatore Cruceli 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 | 2,083 | 2,141 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,136 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,136 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 30.6% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvatore Cruceli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvatore Cruceli's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Cruceli usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cruceli usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Cruceli usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Salvatore Cruceli's chess games
All 36 games by Salvatore Cruceli 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Emiliano Aranovitch | 2,276 | Lugano Open | C17 |
| Jan 1995 | Robert Schweizer | 2,100 | 19th Zuerich Open B | D36 |
| Oct 2003 | Rodrigo Meier | 1,970 | Lugano Open | A57 |
| Oct 2003 | Peter Haldi | 1,896 | Lugano Open | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern Open | 1996 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 1998 | 6 | 1 | 2,017 |
| Lugano Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,199 |
| 19th Zuerich Open B | 1995 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,400 |
| Schweiz Open | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 1,930 |
| Zuerich Open | 1994 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| 20th Lenk Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,989 |
| Neuchatel Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvatore Cruceli's chess games?
36 games by Salvatore Cruceli, 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 Salvatore Cruceli has played.
What does Salvatore Cruceli play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Salvatore Cruceli opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvatore Cruceli answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Salvatore Cruceli play as White?
As White, Salvatore Cruceli's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvatore Cruceli play as Black?
As Black, Salvatore Cruceli most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Salvatore Cruceli's FIDE rating?
Salvatore Cruceli is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Salvatore Cruceli played?
Our database contains 36 games by Salvatore Cruceli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvatore Cruceli?
36 games by Salvatore Cruceli 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.