Prepare against Salvatore Pepe
United Kingdom · World #128,843 classical · FIDE ID 427160
When preparing against Salvatore Pepe, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 54.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 50 games by Salvatore Pepe, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Salvatore Pepe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvatore Pepe 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 | 1,649 | 1,726 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,601 | 1,753 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,652 | 1,852 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 21 | 6 | 23 | 42.0% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvatore Pepe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvatore Pepe's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pepe usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pepe usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Pepe usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Salvatore Pepe's chess games
All 50 games by Salvatore Pepe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - Aug 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, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Shankar Kumar | 1,766 | London Open Congress August U1900 | E17 |
| Aug 2013 | Jacques Parry | 1,744 | London Open Congress August U1900 | D37 |
| Nov 2015 | Jonathan T Melsom | 1,737 | 34th Hampstead Open U1900 | D45 |
| Aug 2013 | Marinel Miu | 1,712 | London Open Congress August U1900 | B06 |
| Aug 2013 | Steve Sonnis | 1,698 | London Open Congress August U1900 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Golders Green Open U1900 3rd | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,389 |
| London Open Congress August U1900 | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,875 |
| London Classic Open U1825 8th | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,789 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 09 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,655 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 12 | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1,794 |
| 34th Hampstead Open U1900 | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,626 |
| 5th London Golders Green U1900 Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,262 |
| 41st Hampstead U1900 Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvatore Pepe's chess games?
50 games by Salvatore Pepe, from Oct 2012 to Aug 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 Pepe has played.
What does Salvatore Pepe play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Salvatore Pepe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvatore Pepe answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Salvatore Pepe play as White?
As White, Salvatore Pepe's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvatore Pepe play as Black?
As Black, Salvatore Pepe most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Salvatore Pepe's FIDE rating?
Salvatore Pepe is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,601 in rapid and 1,652 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,726 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Salvatore Pepe played?
Our database contains 50 games by Salvatore Pepe, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvatore Pepe?
50 games by Salvatore Pepe 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.