Prepare against Ciro Vastano
Italy · World #94,623 classical · FIDE ID 807842
When preparing against Ciro Vastano, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Ciro Vastano, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ciro Vastano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ciro Vastano 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 | 1,745 | 1,758 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,680 | 1,752 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,698 | 1,752 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 18 | 6 | 42 | 27.3% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ciro Vastano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ciro Vastano's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 91.2% | 38.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 38.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Vastano usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Vastano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Vastano usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vastano usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Vastano usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Vastano usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Ciro Vastano's chess games
All 66 games by Ciro Vastano in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Gianpietro Zangrando | 1,829 | 11th Chioggia Open B | E01 |
| Oct 2011 | Agostino Losso | 1,748 | 6th Chioggia Open B | B34 |
| Jan 2005 | Piersilvio Cipolotti | 1,691 | ch-PAD | A07 |
| Oct 2012 | Pietro Desideri | 1,688 | 15th Cavarzere Open | C00 |
| Jan 2005 | Giancarlo Sanavio | 1,685 | ch-PAD | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Padova Weekend Open B | 2005 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,446 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,596 |
| 15th Padova Open B | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,592 |
| 34th Mogliano Veneto Open C | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,442 |
| 14th Cavarzere Open | 2011 | 6 | 1 | 1,502 |
| 11th Chioggia Open B | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,684 |
| 2nd Padova Open B | 1999 | 5 | 1 | 1,327 |
| 6th Chioggia Open B | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ciro Vastano's chess games?
66 games by Ciro Vastano, from Dec 2012 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 Ciro Vastano has played.
What does Ciro Vastano play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ciro Vastano opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ciro Vastano answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ciro Vastano play as White?
As White, Ciro Vastano's most-played openings in our database are: Danish Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ciro Vastano play as Black?
As Black, Ciro Vastano most often plays: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ciro Vastano's FIDE rating?
Ciro Vastano is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,680 in rapid and 1,698 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ciro Vastano played?
Our database contains 66 games by Ciro Vastano, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ciro Vastano?
66 games by Ciro Vastano 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.