Prepare against Roberto Cerrato
Italy · World #65,901 classical · FIDE ID 807354
When preparing against Roberto Cerrato, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 31 games by Roberto Cerrato, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Cerrato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Cerrato 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 | 1,835 | 1,852 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,972 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,829 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 32.3% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Cerrato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Cerrato's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cerrato usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cerrato usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (29% of these games) — Cerrato usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cerrato usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cerrato usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cerrato usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Roberto Cerrato's chess games
All 31 games by Roberto Cerrato in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Giuseppe Ambrosio | 2,090 | ch-Napoli Province | A10 |
| May 2005 | Achille Della Ragione | 2,069 | Napoli Parthenope Open 1st | E14 |
| Jan 2011 | Graziano Matteo Zinnai | 1,807 | 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | A11 |
| Mar 2014 | Silvio Capozzoli | 1,743 | Napoli Antica Scuola 2nd | A10 |
| Feb 2011 | Giuseppe Parente | 1,703 | 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Parthenope Open 1st | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| 6th Napoli Vomero Inverno Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,905 |
| Santa Flavia Open | 1997 | 6 | 1 | 1,950 |
| ch-Napoli Province | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,727 |
| Napoli Antica Scuola 2nd | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,845 |
| 6th Napoli Vomero Settembre Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Cerrato's chess games?
31 games by Roberto Cerrato, from Nov 2013 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 Roberto Cerrato has played.
What does Roberto Cerrato play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Roberto Cerrato opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Cerrato answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Roberto Cerrato play as White?
As White, Roberto Cerrato's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Cerrato play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Cerrato most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Roberto Cerrato's FIDE rating?
Roberto Cerrato is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Roberto Cerrato played?
Our database contains 31 games by Roberto Cerrato, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Cerrato?
31 games by Roberto Cerrato 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.