Prepare against Guido Cantu
Italy · World #30,877 classical · FIDE ID 819581
Our database contains 63 games by Guido Cantu, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guido Cantu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guido Cantu 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 | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 31.7% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guido Cantu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guido Cantu's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 53.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cantu usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cantu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cantu usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Guido Cantu's chess games
All 63 games by Guido Cantu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Alberto Pomaro | 2,149 | ch-ITA U20 | E12 |
| Apr 2011 | Alessandro Barberi | 2,077 | Milan Palladino Memorial | D05 |
| Apr 2011 | Elisa Chiarion | 1,959 | Milan Palladino Memorial | B23 |
| Jan 2012 | Jacopo Motola | 1,945 | Milan Open 01 | B53 |
| Aug 2004 | Matteo D'Apa | 1,939 | ch-ITA U20 | C35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2008 | 36 | 16.5 | 1,864 |
| Milan Open 01 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,069 |
| 28th Milan Crespi Open B | 2007 | 6 | 5 | 2,043 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guido Cantu's chess games?
63 games by Guido Cantu, from Apr 2005 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 Guido Cantu has played.
What does Guido Cantu play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Guido Cantu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guido Cantu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Guido Cantu play as White?
As White, Guido Cantu's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guido Cantu play as Black?
As Black, Guido Cantu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Guido Cantu's FIDE rating?
Guido Cantu is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Guido Cantu played?
Our database contains 63 games by Guido Cantu, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guido Cantu?
63 games by Guido Cantu 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.