Prepare against Silvano Saccona
Italy · World #20,224 classical · FIDE ID 805653
Our database contains 145 games by Silvano Saccona, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Silvano Saccona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silvano Saccona 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 | 2,055 | 2,230 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,187 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 51 | 48 | 46 | 35.2% |
| As White | 73 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 72 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silvano Saccona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silvano Saccona's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 46.6% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 27 | 37.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.6% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Saccona usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Saccona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Saccona usually continues Qe2 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Saccona usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Saccona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Saccona usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 86.1% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Silvano Saccona's chess games
All 145 games by Silvano Saccona 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: 51 wins, 48 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Igor Naumkin | 2,506 | Turin Scaccomatto Open | A92 |
| Apr 2006 | Gianni Moritz Bozzi | 2,190 | chT-ITA 38th | B04 |
| Jun 2000 | Enrico Faraoni | 2,174 | Turin SVOLTA Open | A05 |
| Aug 2004 | Luca Cerquitella | 2,173 | 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | A28 |
| Jan 1997 | Vincenzo Crea | 2,160 | 18th Asti Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin Open | 2002 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,244 |
| 26th Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2009 | 9 | 8 | 2,319 |
| 18th Asti Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,029 |
| ch-Piemonte | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,243 |
| 70th ch-ITA sf | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| Turin SVOLTA Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silvano Saccona's chess games?
145 games by Silvano Saccona, 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 Silvano Saccona has played.
What does Silvano Saccona play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Silvano Saccona opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silvano Saccona answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Silvano Saccona play as White?
As White, Silvano Saccona's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silvano Saccona play as Black?
As Black, Silvano Saccona most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Silvano Saccona's FIDE rating?
Silvano Saccona is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (May 2010).
How many games has Silvano Saccona played?
Our database contains 145 games by Silvano Saccona, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 48 draws, 46 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silvano Saccona?
145 games by Silvano Saccona 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.