Prepare against Giuseppe Cerami
Italy · World #103,888 classical · FIDE ID 850063
When preparing against Giuseppe Cerami, expect 1.b4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 50.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 70 games by Giuseppe Cerami, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giuseppe Cerami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giuseppe Cerami 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 | 1,718 | 1,742 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,751 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,762 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 15 | 27 | 40.0% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giuseppe Cerami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giuseppe Cerami's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 20 | 58.8% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 26.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 59% of White games, 57.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Cerami usually continues Bb2 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Cerami usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Cerami usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Cerami usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Cerami usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Cerami usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 91.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Giuseppe Cerami's chess games
All 70 games by Giuseppe Cerami in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Girolamo Valguarnera | 2,151 | ch-Sicilia Regional | C14 |
| Feb 2011 | Sergio Pandolfo | 1,664 | ch-Trapani Province | D04 |
| Feb 2011 | Salvatore Oddo | 1,647 | ch-Trapani Province | A00 |
| Jun 2011 | Fabio Alcide | 1,637 | ch-Sicilia Regional | B28 |
| Aug 2010 | Giuseppe Cassia | 1,586 | 18th Nicolo La Rosa Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Trapani Province | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 1,646 |
| ch-Sicilia Regional | 2011 | 14 | 7 | 1,728 |
| 18th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,759 |
| Nicolo La Rosa Open 16th | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,586 |
| Nicolo La Rosa Open 13th | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 1,902 |
| 15th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2007 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,585 |
| 14th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 1,732 |
| 17th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2009 | 5 | 0 | 1,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giuseppe Cerami's chess games?
70 games by Giuseppe Cerami, from Nov 2011 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 Giuseppe Cerami has played.
What does Giuseppe Cerami play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Giuseppe Cerami opens with 1.b4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giuseppe Cerami answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Giuseppe Cerami play as White?
As White, Giuseppe Cerami's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giuseppe Cerami play as Black?
As Black, Giuseppe Cerami most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Giuseppe Cerami's FIDE rating?
Giuseppe Cerami is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Giuseppe Cerami played?
Our database contains 70 games by Giuseppe Cerami, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giuseppe Cerami?
70 games by Giuseppe Cerami 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.