Prepare against Mario Cambieri
Italy · World #62,484 classical · FIDE ID 819174
When preparing against Mario Cambieri, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 65.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Mario Cambieri, covering Oct 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mario Cambieri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Cambieri 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 | 1,848 | 1,924 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,882 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 43 | 15 | 27 | 50.6% |
| As White | 43 | 27 | 6 | 10 | 62.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Cambieri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Cambieri's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 41 | 95.3% | 69.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 69.5% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Cambieri usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Cambieri usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Cambieri usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Cambieri usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Mario Cambieri's chess games
All 85 games by Mario Cambieri in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Nov 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: 43 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 13/1/6 | 65.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A38 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Cesare Cristiani | 2,159 | Provaglio Open 27th | A45 |
| Nov 2005 | Filippo Minieri | 2,155 | ch-Bergamo Province | B23 |
| Oct 2007 | Giorgio Elitropi | 2,006 | Bergamo Open | A88 |
| Aug 2008 | Daniele Luciano Morandi | 1,988 | 28th Bratto Open B | E62 |
| Aug 2007 | Claudio Raselli | 1,985 | 27th Bratto Open B | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2006 | 32 | 20.5 | 1,785 |
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| Bratto Gorgonzola Open B | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 28th Bratto Open B | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,133 |
| Provaglio Open 27th | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| Bergamo Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| 12th Crema Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,886 |
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Cambieri's chess games?
85 games by Mario Cambieri, from Oct 2006 to Nov 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 Mario Cambieri has played.
What does Mario Cambieri play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Mario Cambieri opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Cambieri answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Cambieri play as White?
As White, Mario Cambieri's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 65.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 69.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Cambieri play as Black?
As Black, Mario Cambieri most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Mario Cambieri's FIDE rating?
Mario Cambieri is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Mario Cambieri played?
Our database contains 85 games by Mario Cambieri, covering Oct 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Cambieri?
85 games by Mario Cambieri 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.