Prepare against Vincenzo Iafelice
Italy · World #16,818 classical · FIDE ID 810541
Our database contains 30 games by Vincenzo Iafelice, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincenzo Iafelice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincenzo Iafelice 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 | 2,086 | 2,134 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,105 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincenzo Iafelice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincenzo Iafelice's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Iafelice usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Iafelice usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Iafelice usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Iafelice usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Vincenzo Iafelice's chess games
All 30 games by Vincenzo Iafelice 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Yuri Diego Frontini | 2,055 | Campobasso Open 13th | B00 |
| Jul 2006 | Marco Vincenzi | 2,026 | Campobasso Open 13th | A80 |
| May 2007 | Raffaele Ridolfi | 1,932 | Cattolica Open B 3rd | B17 |
| May 2007 | Andrea Dappiano | 1,767 | Cattolica Open B 3rd | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2000 | 16 | 9 | 2,214 |
| Campobasso Open 13th | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| Cattolica Open B 3rd | 2007 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| 21st Trieste Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,135 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Masters (MTO) | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,131 |
| 12th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 2,032 |
| 27th Trieste Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincenzo Iafelice's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 30 of Vincenzo Iafelice's games from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Vincenzo Iafelice has played.
What does Vincenzo Iafelice play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Vincenzo Iafelice opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincenzo Iafelice answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vincenzo Iafelice play as White?
As White, Vincenzo Iafelice's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincenzo Iafelice play as Black?
As Black, Vincenzo Iafelice most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Vincenzo Iafelice's FIDE rating?
Vincenzo Iafelice is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Vincenzo Iafelice played?
Our database contains 30 games by Vincenzo Iafelice, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincenzo Iafelice?
Open Vincenzo Iafelice's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 30 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.