Prepare against Ivano Ceschia
FM · Italy · World #9,265 classical · FIDE ID 800260
When preparing against Ivano Ceschia, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 610 games by Ivano Ceschia, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivano Ceschia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivano Ceschia 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 | 2,182 | 2,379 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,288 | 2,300 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,294 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 610 | 250 | 175 | 185 | 41.0% |
| As White | 311 | 140 | 91 | 80 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 299 | 110 | 84 | 105 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivano Ceschia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivano Ceschia's side.
First moves as White (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 272 | 87.5% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 27 | 8.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.9% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ceschia usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ceschia usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ceschia usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ceschia usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ceschia usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Ceschia usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 87.0% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.8% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 57.7% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 16 | 15.4% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 13 | 12.5% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 11.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
Ivano Ceschia's chess games
All 610 games by Ivano Ceschia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 250 wins, 175 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 62 | 31/18/13 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 75 | 33/18/24 | 44.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,546 | 20th Nova Gorica Open A | B51 |
| Jan 2012 | Jure Skoberne | 2,542 | 17th Nova Gorica Open A | A37 |
| Jun 2018 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,506 | 9th Forni di Sopra Open | B26 |
| Jun 2011 | Igor Naumkin | 2,506 | 1st Forni di Sopra Open | D34 |
| Jan 2015 | Marko Tratar | 2,474 | 20th Nova Gorica Open A | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,504 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2026 | 13 | 9 | 2,274 |
| ch-ITA 44th | 1985 | 12 | 6 | 2,341 |
| ch-ITA 45 | 1985 | 12 | 7 | 2,401 |
| ch-ITA 51st | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,314 |
| chT2S-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 8 | 2,480 |
| Reggio Emilia 1982/83 | 1983 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-ITA 40 | 1981 | 11 | 6 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivano Ceschia's chess games?
610 games by Ivano Ceschia, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ivano Ceschia has played.
What does Ivano Ceschia play on the first move as White?
Across 311 games with White in our database, Ivano Ceschia opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivano Ceschia answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ivano Ceschia play as White?
As White, Ivano Ceschia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 311 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivano Ceschia play as Black?
As Black, Ivano Ceschia most often plays: Sicilian (75 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Ivano Ceschia's FIDE rating?
Ivano Ceschia is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,288 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ivano Ceschia played?
Our database contains 610 games by Ivano Ceschia, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 250 wins, 175 draws, 185 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivano Ceschia?
610 games by Ivano Ceschia 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.