Prepare against Cesare Igor De Vita
Italy · World #20,951 classical · FIDE ID 803880
When preparing against Cesare Igor De Vita, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 45.2% over 31 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Cesare Igor De Vita, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cesare Igor De Vita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesare Igor De Vita 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 | 2,049 | 2,164 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 73 | 51 | 68 | 38.0% |
| As White | 97 | 36 | 30 | 31 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 95 | 37 | 21 | 37 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesare Igor De Vita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesare Igor De Vita's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 43.3% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 40 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Vita usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Vita usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vita usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Vita usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vita usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Vita usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 66.0% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 51.4% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Cesare Igor De Vita's chess games
All 192 games by Cesare Igor De Vita in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 73 wins, 51 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Stanislav Jasny | 2,266 | 45th Imperia Open A | E12 |
| Jan 1997 | Marco Quimi | 2,245 | ch-Rome | B02 |
| Jan 1998 | Saverio Farina | 2,200 | Academia Cup Open | E70 |
| Sep 2004 | Giancarlo Braschi Velasquez | 2,196 | Rome Petra Open 02nd | A55 |
| Jan 1998 | Gianni De Vita | 2,160 | Academia Cup Open | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Open | 1997 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,288 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
| ITA Inps Open B | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,287 |
| ITA Inps Open | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,110 |
| 14th Seefeld Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| Verona Open | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| Academia Cup Open | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesare Igor De Vita's chess games?
192 games by Cesare Igor De Vita, from Apr 2003 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 Cesare Igor De Vita has played.
What does Cesare Igor De Vita play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Cesare Igor De Vita opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesare Igor De Vita answers 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Cesare Igor De Vita play as White?
As White, Cesare Igor De Vita's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesare Igor De Vita play as Black?
As Black, Cesare Igor De Vita most often plays: Alekhine Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Cesare Igor De Vita's FIDE rating?
Cesare Igor De Vita is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Cesare Igor De Vita played?
Our database contains 192 games by Cesare Igor De Vita, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 51 draws, 68 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesare Igor De Vita?
192 games by Cesare Igor De Vita 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.