Prepare against Camillo Cairoli
Italy · World #59,338 classical · FIDE ID 827258
Our database contains 76 games by Camillo Cairoli, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Camillo Cairoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Camillo Cairoli 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 | 1,858 | 1,965 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 39 | 15 | 22 | 51.3% |
| As White | 38 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Camillo Cairoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Camillo Cairoli's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 52.6% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 28.9% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Cairoli usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cairoli usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Cairoli usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 72.7% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Cairoli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Cairoli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Cairoli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Camillo Cairoli's chess games
All 76 games by Camillo Cairoli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 39 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Alberto Colombo | 2,089 | 26th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | B06 |
| Feb 1999 | Giampiero Rossi | 2,023 | ch-Como Province | A07 |
| Nov 2005 | Riccardo Larghi | 2,011 | 23th Villa Guardia Coppa d'Oro | B76 |
| Oct 2009 | Lucio Pede | 1,943 | 27th Villa Guardia Coppa d'Oro | B90 |
| Feb 1999 | Marco Bonetti | 1,902 | ch-Como Province | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 2004 | 22 | 13 | 1,750 |
| 27th Villa Guardia Coppa d'Oro | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 1,948 |
| 23th Villa Guardia Coppa d'Oro | 2005 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| 26th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| 25th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,757 |
| 31st Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| 32nd Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| 30th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Camillo Cairoli's chess games?
76 games by Camillo Cairoli, from Jan 2010 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 Camillo Cairoli has played.
What does Camillo Cairoli play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Camillo Cairoli opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Camillo Cairoli answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Camillo Cairoli play as White?
As White, Camillo Cairoli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Camillo Cairoli play as Black?
As Black, Camillo Cairoli most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Camillo Cairoli's FIDE rating?
Camillo Cairoli is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Camillo Cairoli played?
Our database contains 76 games by Camillo Cairoli, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Camillo Cairoli?
76 games by Camillo Cairoli 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.