Prepare against Theo Ciccoli

France · World #9,473 classical · FIDE ID 26053780

When preparing against Theo Ciccoli, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).

Our database contains 79 games by Theo Ciccoli, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Theo Ciccoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theo Ciccoli 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theo Ciccoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theo Ciccoli's side.

First moves as White (38 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 58.8% score
  • …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ciccoli usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
  • …d5 (35% of these games) — Ciccoli usually continues Bf4 (91.7% score)
  • …e6 (6% of these games) — Ciccoli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 68.8% score
  • …c5 (63% of these games) — Ciccoli usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
  • …d5 (25% of these games) — Ciccoli usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Ciccoli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)

Theo Ciccoli's chess games

All 79 games by Theo Ciccoli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 33 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Theo Ciccoli's chess games?

79 games by Theo Ciccoli, from Jul 2011 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 Theo Ciccoli has played.

What does Theo Ciccoli play on the first move as White?

Across 38 games with White in our database, Theo Ciccoli opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theo Ciccoli answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).

What openings does Theo Ciccoli play as White?

As White, Theo Ciccoli's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Theo Ciccoli play as Black?

As Black, Theo Ciccoli most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.

What is Theo Ciccoli's FIDE rating?

Theo Ciccoli is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Oct 2019).

How many games has Theo Ciccoli played?

Our database contains 79 games by Theo Ciccoli, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses (41.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Theo Ciccoli?

79 games by Theo Ciccoli 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.

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