Prepare against Giuliano Cesaro
Italy · World #52,219 classical · FIDE ID 826120
Our database contains 66 games by Giuliano Cesaro, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuliano Cesaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuliano Cesaro 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 | 1,884 | 1,909 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 36.4% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuliano Cesaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuliano Cesaro's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Cesaro usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Cesaro usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Cesaro usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Giuliano Cesaro's chess games
All 66 games by Giuliano Cesaro 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Luciano Fattorelli | 2,079 | 11th Venice Autumn Open | B17 |
| Jul 1991 | Paolo Lucernoni | 2,051 | Caorle Open B | D87 |
| Oct 2016 | Yves Bonan | 1,886 | 23rd Venice Autumn Open A | A07 |
| Oct 2004 | Alfonso Castellano | 1,881 | 10th Venice Autumn Open B | A24 |
| Oct 2016 | Alberto Velluti | 1,835 | 23rd Venice Autumn Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| Caorle Open B | 1991 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| 23rd Venice Autumn Open A | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| 11th Venice Autumn Open | 2005 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,917 |
| 10th Venice Autumn Open B | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
| Campalto CIS 54th Serie C12 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| 73rd Venice Region | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,708 |
| 55th Campalto CIS Series C13 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuliano Cesaro's chess games?
66 games by Giuliano Cesaro, 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 Giuliano Cesaro has played.
What does Giuliano Cesaro play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Giuliano Cesaro opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuliano Cesaro answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Giuliano Cesaro play as White?
As White, Giuliano Cesaro's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuliano Cesaro play as Black?
As Black, Giuliano Cesaro most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Giuliano Cesaro's FIDE rating?
Giuliano Cesaro is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Giuliano Cesaro played?
Our database contains 66 games by Giuliano Cesaro, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuliano Cesaro?
66 games by Giuliano Cesaro 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.