Prepare against Armando Cani
Albania · World #60,523 classical · FIDE ID 4704924
When preparing against Armando Cani, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 41 games by Armando Cani, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armando Cani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armando Cani 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 | 1,854 | 2,064 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,866 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 3 | 21 | 41.5% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armando Cani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armando Cani's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.7% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cani usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Cani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cani usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Armando Cani's chess games
All 41 games by Armando Cani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | stylianos Efkarpidis | 1,675 | Athens SAE Open | D00 |
| Oct 2001 | Spyridon Nakas | 1,575 | Athens SAE Open | B13 |
| Oct 2001 | Ioannis Gouleas | 1,285 | Athens SAE Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklio Open | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,282 |
| 32nd Ambelokipi Open | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| 33rd Ambelokipi Open | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Athens SAE Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1,707 |
| 34th Ambelokipi Open | 2002 | 3 | 0 | 1,770 |
| 4th Epikinonias Open | 2000 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Ano Liosia Open | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2,211 |
| 6th Thessaloniki Vardaris Open | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,469 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armando Cani's chess games?
41 games by Armando Cani, from Oct 2018 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 Armando Cani has played.
What does Armando Cani play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Armando Cani opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armando Cani answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Armando Cani play as White?
As White, Armando Cani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armando Cani play as Black?
As Black, Armando Cani most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Armando Cani's FIDE rating?
Armando Cani is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Armando Cani played?
Our database contains 41 games by Armando Cani, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armando Cani?
41 games by Armando Cani 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.