Prepare against Pietro Cautiero
Italy · World #132,979 classical · FIDE ID 864064
When preparing against Pietro Cautiero, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 60 games by Pietro Cautiero, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pietro Cautiero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pietro Cautiero 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 | 1,638 | 1,753 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,803 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,826 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 30.0% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pietro Cautiero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pietro Cautiero's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 6 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Cautiero usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Cautiero usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Cautiero usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cautiero usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Pietro Cautiero's chess games
All 60 games by Pietro Cautiero in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | St. George Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Paolo Giannetta | 1,931 | 11th Crema Open | E62 |
| Sep 2009 | Maurizio Scarabelli | 1,889 | 11th Crema Open | B28 |
| Oct 2012 | Barbara Borries | 1,850 | 34th Arco Open | C13 |
| Oct 2012 | Guido Martinez | 1,843 | 34th Arco Open | B09 |
| Jun 2026 | Bjorgvik,J | 1,817 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,628 |
| 34th Arco Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-ITA C | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,594 |
| 11th Crema Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 10th Crema Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,526 |
| 4th Codogno Open B | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| 4th Pescia Open B | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1,850 |
| Donoratico Open A | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pietro Cautiero's chess games?
60 games by Pietro Cautiero, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Pietro Cautiero has played.
What does Pietro Cautiero play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Pietro Cautiero opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.f4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pietro Cautiero answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...a6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...a6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Pietro Cautiero play as White?
As White, Pietro Cautiero's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pietro Cautiero play as Black?
As Black, Pietro Cautiero most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); St. George Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pietro Cautiero's FIDE rating?
Pietro Cautiero is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Pietro Cautiero played?
Our database contains 60 games by Pietro Cautiero, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pietro Cautiero?
60 games by Pietro Cautiero 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.