Prepare against Romain Cattaneo
France · World #38,211 classical · FIDE ID 650242
Our database contains 58 games by Romain Cattaneo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romain Cattaneo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romain Cattaneo 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 | 1,943 | 2,021 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 25 | 7 | 26 | 43.1% |
| As White | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 61.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romain Cattaneo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romain Cattaneo's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 51.6% | 68.8% |
| b4 | 5 | 16.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 16% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …a5 (20% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues b5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Romain Cattaneo's chess games
All 58 games by Romain Cattaneo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Julien Saada | 2,315 | 20th Saint Affrique Open | B19 |
| Dec 2005 | Gilles Moncamp | 2,187 | Marseille Hiver Open | C34 |
| Jul 2010 | Angel Rodriguez | 2,091 | Saint Affrique Open 18th | B40 |
| Dec 2003 | Jean-Pierre Jamme | 2,090 | Marseille Open | A00 |
| Sep 2010 | Roberta Brunello | 2,066 | 6th ch-EU Union | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th ch-EU Union | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,015 |
| 2nd Marseille Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| 4th Marseille Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,872 |
| 4th Salon de Provence Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,786 |
| Marseille Open | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 2,000 |
| 4th Condom Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,801 |
| 20th Saint Affrique Open | 2012 | 2 | 2 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romain Cattaneo's chess games?
58 games by Romain Cattaneo, from Oct 2004 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 Romain Cattaneo has played.
What does Romain Cattaneo play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Romain Cattaneo opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.b4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romain Cattaneo answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Romain Cattaneo play as White?
As White, Romain Cattaneo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romain Cattaneo play as Black?
As Black, Romain Cattaneo most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Romain Cattaneo's FIDE rating?
Romain Cattaneo is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Romain Cattaneo played?
Our database contains 58 games by Romain Cattaneo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romain Cattaneo?
58 games by Romain Cattaneo 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.