Prepare against Cesare Rutigliano
Italy · World #97,415 classical · FIDE ID 852163
When preparing against Cesare Rutigliano, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 72 games by Cesare Rutigliano, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cesare Rutigliano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesare Rutigliano 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 | 1,737 | 1,811 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,832 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,881 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 30 | 12 | 30 | 41.7% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesare Rutigliano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesare Rutigliano's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rutigliano usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rutigliano usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Rutigliano usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rutigliano usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rutigliano usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rutigliano usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Cesare Rutigliano's chess games
All 72 games by Cesare Rutigliano in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Alberto Bianchi | 1,888 | 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | E60 |
| Aug 2011 | Gediminas Viederis | 1,867 | 24th Panevezys Open B | B07 |
| Jan 2015 | Carmelo Papale | 1,799 | Milan SSM Open | B23 |
| Apr 2015 | Marco Mereghetti | 1,762 | 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | C06 |
| Jan 2015 | Andrea Silari | 1,719 | Milan SSM Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Panevezys Open B | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,838 |
| Milan SSM Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| 28th Panevezys Open B | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,482 |
| 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,831 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,570 |
| 11th Robecchetto Autunn Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,595 |
| 8th Robecchetto Autumn Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,612 |
| 11th A Robecchetto Spring | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesare Rutigliano's chess games?
72 games by Cesare Rutigliano, from Jul 2009 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 Rutigliano has played.
What does Cesare Rutigliano play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Cesare Rutigliano opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesare Rutigliano answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Cesare Rutigliano play as White?
As White, Cesare Rutigliano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesare Rutigliano play as Black?
As Black, Cesare Rutigliano most often plays: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Cesare Rutigliano's FIDE rating?
Cesare Rutigliano is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Cesare Rutigliano played?
Our database contains 72 games by Cesare Rutigliano, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesare Rutigliano?
72 games by Cesare Rutigliano 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.