Prepare against Salvatore Tondo
Italy · World #91,904 classical · FIDE ID 805033
When preparing against Salvatore Tondo, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 108 games by Salvatore Tondo, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvatore Tondo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvatore Tondo 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 | 1,753 | 1,936 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,908 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 32 | 19 | 57 | 29.6% |
| As White | 59 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvatore Tondo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvatore Tondo's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 72.9% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 13.6% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tondo usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tondo usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Tondo usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tondo usually continues b4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tondo usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Tondo usually continues b4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 32.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 73.7% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Salvatore Tondo's chess games
All 108 games by Salvatore Tondo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 32 wins, 19 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Giulio Borgo | 2,350 | Amantea Open | B32 |
| Aug 2011 | Corrado Bonanzinga | 2,136 | 1st Messina Open A | A56 |
| Apr 2024 | Dejan Dimitrov | 1,998 | Sardinia World Open B | A47 |
| Sep 2007 | Gianfranco Arrabito | 1,968 | 2nd Siracusa Open | C41 |
| Jun 2018 | Giuseppe Adalberto Cino | 1,953 | 22nd Gioiosa Marea Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,622 |
| 1st Messina Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| 1st San Nicola Arcella Open | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| 22nd Gioiosa Marea Open | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,830 |
| Caorle Open B | 1991 | 8 | 4 | 1,857 |
| Letojanni Open 1st | 2001 | 8 | 2 | 1,799 |
| 2nd Siracusa Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-Sicilia Regional | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvatore Tondo's chess games?
108 games by Salvatore Tondo, from Jan 2008 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 Tondo has played.
What does Salvatore Tondo play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Salvatore Tondo opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvatore Tondo answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Salvatore Tondo play as White?
As White, Salvatore Tondo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvatore Tondo play as Black?
As Black, Salvatore Tondo most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Salvatore Tondo's FIDE rating?
Salvatore Tondo is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Salvatore Tondo played?
Our database contains 108 games by Salvatore Tondo, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 19 draws, 57 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvatore Tondo?
108 games by Salvatore Tondo 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.