Prepare against Dario Cattaneo
Italy · World #123,029 classical · FIDE ID 825700
When preparing against Dario Cattaneo, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (63%).
Our database contains 66 games by Dario Cattaneo, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dario Cattaneo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dario Cattaneo 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 | 1,665 | 1,767 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,559 | 1,737 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 13 | 11 | 42 | 19.7% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dario Cattaneo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dario Cattaneo's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 87.9% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 31.0% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (15.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 90.9% | 27.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Dario Cattaneo's chess games
All 66 games by Dario Cattaneo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Roberto Cardani | 1,840 | ch-Lombardia | C10 |
| Oct 2001 | Federico Mazzotti | 1,743 | ch-Bergamo Province | A35 |
| Nov 2005 | Gianpietro Fiorona | 1,673 | ch-Bergamo Province | C10 |
| Oct 2004 | Francesco Impellizzeri | 1,658 | ch-Bergamo Province | D03 |
| Nov 2003 | Zeno Romano | 1,506 | ch-Bergamo Province | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2006 | 33 | 10 | 1,489 |
| 10th Crema Open | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,399 |
| ch-Lombardia | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,691 |
| 5th Crema Open | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,538 |
| 12th Crema Open | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,570 |
| Provaglio Open 27th | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,351 |
| Bergamo Open | 2007 | 4 | 0 | 1,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dario Cattaneo's chess games?
66 games by Dario Cattaneo, from Nov 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 Dario Cattaneo has played.
What does Dario Cattaneo play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Dario Cattaneo opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dario Cattaneo answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Dario Cattaneo play as White?
As White, Dario Cattaneo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dario Cattaneo play as Black?
As Black, Dario Cattaneo most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Dario Cattaneo's FIDE rating?
Dario Cattaneo is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,559 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Dario Cattaneo played?
Our database contains 66 games by Dario Cattaneo, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 42 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dario Cattaneo?
66 games by Dario Cattaneo 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.