Prepare against Armando Cerioni
Italy · World #144,956 classical · FIDE ID 812536
When preparing against Armando Cerioni, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 128 games by Armando Cerioni, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Armando Cerioni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armando Cerioni 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 | 1,864 | 2,006 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,864 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,828 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 58 | 30 | 40 | 45.3% |
| As White | 67 | 39 | 13 | 15 | 58.2% |
| As Black | 61 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armando Cerioni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armando Cerioni's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 46.3% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 26.9% | 77.8% |
| f4 | 7 | 10.4% | 92.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Cerioni usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cerioni usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cerioni usually continues Bb5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Cerioni usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Cerioni usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …b5 (6% of these games) — Cerioni usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 44.1% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Armando Cerioni's chess games
All 128 games by Armando Cerioni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 58 wins, 30 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Danilo Pelizzola | 2,102 | Milan Giugno A | C55 |
| Apr 2015 | Nicola D'Alfonso | 2,049 | 7th Milan Palladino Memorial A | A07 |
| Jan 2015 | Davide Podetti | 1,976 | ch-Milan Province | E14 |
| Feb 2015 | Ezio Nepi | 1,951 | 6th Milan Carnevale Open A | B58 |
| Dec 2011 | Andrea Barolo | 1,944 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Milan Province | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 1,944 |
| 24th ch-ITA U20 | 2001 | 8 | 3 | 1,677 |
| 29th Milan Crespi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,060 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open C | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 2,194 |
| 1st Cagliari Bitti Memorial B | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,469 |
| 31st Milan Crespi Open B | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| 7th Milan Palladino Memorial A | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armando Cerioni's chess games?
128 games by Armando Cerioni, from Apr 2007 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 Cerioni has played.
What does Armando Cerioni play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Armando Cerioni opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armando Cerioni answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Armando Cerioni play as White?
As White, Armando Cerioni's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Bird's opening (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armando Cerioni play as Black?
As Black, Armando Cerioni most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Armando Cerioni's FIDE rating?
Armando Cerioni is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (May 2014).
How many games has Armando Cerioni played?
Our database contains 128 games by Armando Cerioni, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 30 draws, 40 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armando Cerioni?
128 games by Armando Cerioni 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.