Prepare against Salvatore Lagrotteria
Italy · World #38,008 classical · FIDE ID 802492
Our database contains 427 games by Salvatore Lagrotteria, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvatore Lagrotteria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvatore Lagrotteria 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 | 1,944 | 2,221 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,986 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,996 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 154 | 117 | 156 | 36.1% |
| As White | 213 | 86 | 60 | 67 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 214 | 68 | 57 | 89 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvatore Lagrotteria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvatore Lagrotteria's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 141 | 66.2% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 55 | 25.8% | 69.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 6.1% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lagrotteria usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lagrotteria usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Lagrotteria usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Lagrotteria usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lagrotteria usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lagrotteria usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 45.0% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 16 | 16.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 13 | 13.0% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 11.0% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 58.1% | 43.0% |
| d5 | 27 | 36.5% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Salvatore Lagrotteria's chess games
All 427 games by Salvatore Lagrotteria 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: 154 wins, 117 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 56 | 17/19/20 | 30.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1993 | Zdravko Vukovic | 2,440 | Nicolo La Rosa Open | A13 |
| Jan 1991 | Milan Mrdja | 2,380 | Bologna Open | A07 |
| Jan 1997 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,365 | 3rd Verona Open | E94 |
| Jan 1991 | Andras Meszaros | 2,360 | Budapest Open | A07 |
| Feb 2011 | Angelo Damia | 2,360 | 1st Cento Open | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forli Open | 1993 | 42 | 13 | 2,143 |
| Cattolica Open | 1994 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,408 |
| 8th Cesenatico Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,348 |
| Estensi Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,201 |
| 19th Feffernitz Raika Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,022 |
| 12th Seefeld Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,212 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvatore Lagrotteria's chess games?
427 games by Salvatore Lagrotteria, 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 Lagrotteria has played.
What does Salvatore Lagrotteria play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Salvatore Lagrotteria opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvatore Lagrotteria answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Salvatore Lagrotteria play as White?
As White, Salvatore Lagrotteria's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (56 games, 30.4% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvatore Lagrotteria play as Black?
As Black, Salvatore Lagrotteria most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Salvatore Lagrotteria's FIDE rating?
Salvatore Lagrotteria is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Salvatore Lagrotteria played?
Our database contains 427 games by Salvatore Lagrotteria, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 117 draws, 156 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvatore Lagrotteria?
427 games by Salvatore Lagrotteria 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.