Prepare against Lanfranco Cesarini
Italy · World #23,338 classical · FIDE ID 809420
Our database contains 50 games by Lanfranco Cesarini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lanfranco Cesarini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lanfranco Cesarini 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 | 2,030 | 2,113 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 2,052 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,052 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 36.0% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lanfranco Cesarini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lanfranco Cesarini's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Cesarini usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cesarini usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cesarini usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cesarini usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Cesarini usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Lanfranco Cesarini's chess games
All 50 games by Lanfranco Cesarini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A98 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Milorad Vujovic | 2,316 | 5th Salento Open | B50 |
| Jan 1998 | Andrea Gori | 2,205 | Cesenatico Open 3rd | C54 |
| Jan 1997 | Saverio Farina | 2,170 | Rome Open 2 | C01 |
| Jun 2000 | Vincenzo Rubillo | 1,708 | 5th Salento Open | B10 |
| Dec 2002 | Alessandro Perico | 1,600 | 23rd chT-ITA UISP | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cup Open | 1997 | 8 | 5 | 2,216 |
| Cesenatico Open 3rd | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| Ostia Open | 1996 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| 5th Salento Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| 23rd chT-ITA UISP | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,813 |
| chT-ITA UISP 18th | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,164 |
| Rome Open 2 | 1997 | 5 | 4 | 2,442 |
| ch-PG Province | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lanfranco Cesarini's chess games?
50 games by Lanfranco Cesarini, from Apr 2003 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 Lanfranco Cesarini has played.
What does Lanfranco Cesarini play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Lanfranco Cesarini opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lanfranco Cesarini answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lanfranco Cesarini play as White?
As White, Lanfranco Cesarini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lanfranco Cesarini play as Black?
As Black, Lanfranco Cesarini most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Lanfranco Cesarini's FIDE rating?
Lanfranco Cesarini is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Lanfranco Cesarini played?
Our database contains 50 games by Lanfranco Cesarini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lanfranco Cesarini?
50 games by Lanfranco Cesarini 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.