Prepare against Sergio Faccia
Italy · World #32,405 classical · FIDE ID 807982
Our database contains 267 games by Sergio Faccia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Faccia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Faccia 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 | 1,972 | 2,078 | Sep 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,022 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 85 | 48 | 134 | 31.8% |
| As White | 131 | 55 | 24 | 52 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 30 | 24 | 82 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Faccia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Faccia's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Faccia usually continues b4 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Faccia usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Faccia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 71 | 97.3% | 27.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 27.8% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
Sergio Faccia's chess games
All 267 games by Sergio Faccia 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: 85 wins, 48 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 34 | 12/6/16 | 35.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Center Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 22 | 4/4/14 | 18.2% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Milan Mrdja | 2,409 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | B20 |
| May 2013 | Jie Xia | 2,275 | Basso Veronese Open 6th | B01 |
| Aug 2009 | Ettore Stromboli | 2,272 | 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | C00 |
| Jun 2011 | Fabrizio Molina | 2,236 | 4th Basso Veronese Open | C41 |
| May 2011 | Alessandro Guerra | 2,225 | 4th Basso Veronese Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 1,949 |
| 25th Imperia Open | 1983 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| Toscolano Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,950 |
| 10th Padova Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,870 |
| 2nd Basso Veronese | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,056 |
| Lega Veneta 7th | 1984 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Faccia's chess games?
267 games by Sergio Faccia, 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 Sergio Faccia has played.
What does Sergio Faccia play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Sergio Faccia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Faccia answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Sergio Faccia play as White?
As White, Sergio Faccia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (34 games, 35.3% win rate); French Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Faccia play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Faccia most often plays: Latvian Gambit (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Sergio Faccia's FIDE rating?
Sergio Faccia is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Sergio Faccia played?
Our database contains 267 games by Sergio Faccia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 48 draws, 134 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Faccia?
267 games by Sergio Faccia 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.