Prepare against Manuel Cattoni
France · World #36,506 classical · FIDE ID 605174
Our database contains 45 games by Manuel Cattoni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Cattoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Cattoni 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 | 1,951 | 2,052 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,908 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 15.6% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Cattoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Cattoni's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Cattoni usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cattoni usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cattoni usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cattoni usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cattoni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Cattoni usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Manuel Cattoni's chess games
All 45 games by Manuel Cattoni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 7 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1996 | Isay G Golyak | 2,295 | 18th Arco Open | B21 |
| Oct 1996 | Norbert Sprotte | 2,240 | 18th Arco Open | D02 |
| Oct 1996 | Peter Schmitzer | 2,190 | 18th Arco Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Arco Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,285 |
| Olot Open | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,303 |
| 10th Cappelle Open | 1994 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,043 |
| Parthenay Open | 1992 | 4 | 1 | 2,042 |
| 09th Cappelle Open | 1993 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,246 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 3 | 1 | 2,209 |
| 10th Avoine Open | 1995 | 3 | 1 | 2,316 |
| chT2O-FRA 9899 | 1999 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Cattoni's chess games?
45 games by Manuel Cattoni, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Manuel Cattoni has played.
What does Manuel Cattoni play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Manuel Cattoni opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Cattoni answers 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Manuel Cattoni play as White?
As White, Manuel Cattoni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Cattoni play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Cattoni most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Manuel Cattoni's FIDE rating?
Manuel Cattoni is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Manuel Cattoni played?
Our database contains 45 games by Manuel Cattoni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Cattoni?
45 games by Manuel Cattoni 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.