Prepare against David Cilia Vincenti
CM · Malta · World #45,797 classical · FIDE ID 5600197
Our database contains 405 games by David Cilia Vincenti, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Cilia Vincenti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Cilia Vincenti 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 | 1,910 | 2,195 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 405 | 173 | 82 | 150 | 42.7% |
| As White | 199 | 86 | 45 | 68 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 206 | 87 | 37 | 82 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Cilia Vincenti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Cilia Vincenti's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 77.4% | 53.9% |
| c4 | 33 | 16.6% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 6.0% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vincenti usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vincenti usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vincenti usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 51.5% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Vincenti usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Vincenti usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vincenti usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 38.4% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 32 | 28.6% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 21 | 18.8% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 13 | 11.6% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 28 | 44.4% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 27 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
David Cilia Vincenti's chess games
All 405 games by David Cilia Vincenti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 173 wins, 82 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 33 | 15/5/13 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A90 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Russell John Dive | 2,394 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup A | A13 |
| Jul 2012 | Alan Tate | 2,346 | 119th ch-SCO | B42 |
| Jan 2024 | Daniel Hanwen Gong | 2,319 | ch-NZL Open 131st | D31 |
| Jan 2023 | Anthony F Ker | 2,269 | 130th ch-NZL Open A | B36 |
| Nov 2013 | Andreas Kelires | 2,223 | 3rd EU Small Countries ol | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 25 | 16 | 2,042 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 24 | 15.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-MLT | 1996 | 12 | 8 | 2,358 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 2,195 |
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| Auckland Morrison Memorial | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 1,987 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup A | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Russell John Dive (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Cilia Vincenti's chess games?
405 games by David Cilia Vincenti, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 David Cilia Vincenti has played.
What does David Cilia Vincenti play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, David Cilia Vincenti opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Cilia Vincenti answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does David Cilia Vincenti play as White?
As White, David Cilia Vincenti's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Cilia Vincenti play as Black?
As Black, David Cilia Vincenti most often plays: Dutch Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is David Cilia Vincenti's FIDE rating?
David Cilia Vincenti is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2004).
How many games has David Cilia Vincenti played?
Our database contains 405 games by David Cilia Vincenti, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 82 draws, 150 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Cilia Vincenti?
405 games by David Cilia Vincenti 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.