Prepare against Cesare Cristiani
Italy · World #45,212 classical · FIDE ID 804932
Our database contains 197 games by Cesare Cristiani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cesare Cristiani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesare Cristiani 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 | 1,912 | 2,170 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,015 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,025 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 62 | 58 | 77 | 31.5% |
| As White | 102 | 27 | 38 | 37 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 95 | 35 | 20 | 40 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesare Cristiani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesare Cristiani's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 85.3% | 44.3% |
| f4 | 8 | 7.8% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.9% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cristiani usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Cristiani usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Cristiani usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Cristiani usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Cristiani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Cristiani usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 68.0% | 45.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.0% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 32.5% |
| f5 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Cesare Cristiani's chess games
All 197 games by Cesare Cristiani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 62 wins, 58 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Slavenko Glavan | 2,285 | Caorle Open | C00 |
| Aug 2004 | Gianni Rossi | 2,187 | 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | D52 |
| Jan 1997 | Giovanni Barbieri | 2,150 | 3rd Verona Open | C42 |
| Jan 1996 | Fernando Scavo | 2,150 | 8th Porto San Giorgio Open | D25 |
| Nov 2003 | Giulio Artizzu | 2,127 | Venice Autumn Open 09th | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Brescia Province | 2013 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,061 |
| Venice Open | 1997 | 12 | 5 | 2,160 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,985 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| Caorle Open | 1989 | 8 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 4 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesare Cristiani's chess games?
197 games by Cesare Cristiani, from Apr 2003 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 Cesare Cristiani has played.
What does Cesare Cristiani play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Cesare Cristiani opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesare Cristiani answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Cesare Cristiani play as White?
As White, Cesare Cristiani's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesare Cristiani play as Black?
As Black, Cesare Cristiani most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Cesare Cristiani's FIDE rating?
Cesare Cristiani is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Cesare Cristiani played?
Our database contains 197 games by Cesare Cristiani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 58 draws, 77 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesare Cristiani?
197 games by Cesare Cristiani 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.