Prepare against Federico Cangiano
Italy · World #87,168 classical · FIDE ID 821454
When preparing against Federico Cangiano, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 61 games by Federico Cangiano, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Federico Cangiano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Federico Cangiano 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 | 1,767 | 2,057 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,900 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 29.5% |
| As White | 32 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Federico Cangiano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Federico Cangiano's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 84.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Cangiano usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cangiano usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Cangiano usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cangiano usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Cangiano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Cangiano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Federico Cangiano's chess games
All 61 games by Federico Cangiano in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Srdjan Basaric | 2,118 | 16th Campobasso Open | A46 |
| Jul 2011 | Luigi Galasso | 2,030 | 18th Campobasso Open | A18 |
| Jul 2011 | Antonio Pio Distaso | 2,022 | 18th Campobasso Open | C06 |
| Jan 2007 | Massimo Di Giulio | 2,018 | Napoli Bronstein Memorial | A06 |
| Sep 2010 | Linda Diaz | 2,010 | 8th Amantea Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Palmi Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,990 |
| 8th Amantea Open A | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,835 |
| 18th Campobasso Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2,015 |
| 6th Napoli Vomero Christmas | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,057 |
| Salerno Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,917 |
| Napoli Vomero Septembre 7th | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 5th Napoli Vomero Settembre Open | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Napoli Bronstein Memorial | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Federico Cangiano's chess games?
61 games by Federico Cangiano, from Jul 2007 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 Federico Cangiano has played.
What does Federico Cangiano play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Federico Cangiano opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Federico Cangiano answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Federico Cangiano play as White?
As White, Federico Cangiano's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Federico Cangiano play as Black?
As Black, Federico Cangiano most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Federico Cangiano's FIDE rating?
Federico Cangiano is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Federico Cangiano played?
Our database contains 61 games by Federico Cangiano, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Federico Cangiano?
61 games by Federico Cangiano 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.