Prepare against Sergio Cavadini
CHE · World #132,114 classical · FIDE ID 1321340
When preparing against Sergio Cavadini, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 49 games by Sergio Cavadini, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Cavadini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Cavadini 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 | 1,641 | 1,871 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,748 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,672 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 7 | 11 | 31 | 14.3% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Cavadini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Cavadini's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Cavadini usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cavadini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cavadini usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Sergio Cavadini's chess games
All 49 games by Sergio Cavadini in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Timothy Spanton | 2,104 | La Perla Open | A36 |
| Oct 2003 | Peter Haldi | 1,896 | Lugano Open | D00 |
| Oct 2003 | Giovanni Mason | 1,522 | Lugano Open | C55 |
| Apr 2019 | Boris Lenz | 1,508 | 4th Locarno Open | C55 |
| Apr 2019 | Elena Tuor | 1,443 | 4th Locarno Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2018 | 15 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
| Lugano Paradiso Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,405 |
| Lugano Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,831 |
| Chiasso 2days Open | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,384 |
| 4th Locarno Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,714 |
| Serpiano Open | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,375 |
| La Perla Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,104 |
| 20th Zuerich Open B | 1996 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Cavadini's chess games?
49 games by Sergio Cavadini, from Nov 2014 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 Sergio Cavadini has played.
What does Sergio Cavadini play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sergio Cavadini opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Cavadini answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Sergio Cavadini play as White?
As White, Sergio Cavadini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Cavadini play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Cavadini most often plays: King's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Sergio Cavadini's FIDE rating?
Sergio Cavadini is currently rated 1,641 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Sergio Cavadini played?
Our database contains 49 games by Sergio Cavadini, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Cavadini?
49 games by Sergio Cavadini 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.