Prepare against Cristiano Quaranta
Italy · World #19,444 classical · FIDE ID 815810
When preparing against Cristiano Quaranta, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 542 games by Cristiano Quaranta, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cristiano Quaranta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristiano Quaranta 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 | 2,062 | 2,174 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,219 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,179 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 542 | 199 | 150 | 193 | 36.7% |
| As White | 263 | 105 | 75 | 83 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 279 | 94 | 75 | 110 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristiano Quaranta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristiano Quaranta's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 173 | 65.8% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 44 | 16.7% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.4% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Quaranta usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 51.6% | 40.8% |
| e6 | 39 | 31.0% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 42.3% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 40.2% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.2% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.2% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Cristiano Quaranta's chess games
All 542 games by Cristiano Quaranta in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Sep 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: 199 wins, 150 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 29 | 7/14/8 | 24.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 29 | 18/2/9 | 62.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,481 | Chioggia Open A 11th | B22 |
| Dec 2007 | Milan Mrdja | 2,408 | 10th Padova Open A | C13 |
| Dec 2005 | Christian Cacco | 2,393 | 8th Padova Weekend Open B | D11 |
| Aug 2013 | Florian Schwabeneder | 2,346 | 18th Vienna Open | A39 |
| Dec 2012 | Francesco Bentivegna | 2,335 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,080 |
| ch-PAD | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 1,873 |
| ch-Veneto Region | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 1,877 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,007 |
| 25th Latschach Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,193 |
| 10th Padova Open A | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,202 |
| 1st Otranto Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristiano Quaranta's chess games?
542 games by Cristiano Quaranta, from Jan 2004 to Sep 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 Cristiano Quaranta has played.
What does Cristiano Quaranta play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Cristiano Quaranta opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristiano Quaranta answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Cristiano Quaranta play as White?
As White, Cristiano Quaranta's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (29 games, 62.1% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristiano Quaranta play as Black?
As Black, Cristiano Quaranta most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 279 games.
What is Cristiano Quaranta's FIDE rating?
Cristiano Quaranta is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Cristiano Quaranta played?
Our database contains 542 games by Cristiano Quaranta, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 150 draws, 193 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristiano Quaranta?
542 games by Cristiano Quaranta 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.