Prepare against Ugo Cattaneo
Italy · World #77,091 classical · FIDE ID 814911
When preparing against Ugo Cattaneo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Ugo Cattaneo, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ugo Cattaneo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ugo 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 | 1,798 | 1,856 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,807 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 25 | 10 | 30 | 38.5% |
| As White | 32 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ugo Cattaneo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ugo Cattaneo's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cattaneo usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Ugo Cattaneo's chess games
All 65 games by Ugo Cattaneo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Cesare Cristiani | 2,121 | ch-Brescia Province | A34 |
| Apr 2013 | Mattia Barucco | 2,016 | Provaglio Primavera Open | C54 |
| Jul 1990 | Tihomir Acketa | 2,000 | 15th Secondario | C55 |
| Jun 2026 | Ventura,Se | 1,986 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | C71 |
| Jun 2026 | Taiuti,M | 1,940 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Brescia Province | 2014 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,885 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,830 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 2 | 1,763 |
| Provaglio Primavera Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| Provaglio Open 27th | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,749 |
| 30th Provaglio Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,578 |
| 22nd Feffernitz Raika Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,838 |
| Franciacorta Open 1st | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ugo Cattaneo's chess games?
65 games by Ugo Cattaneo, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Ugo Cattaneo has played.
What does Ugo Cattaneo play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ugo Cattaneo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ugo Cattaneo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ugo Cattaneo play as White?
As White, Ugo Cattaneo's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ugo Cattaneo play as Black?
As Black, Ugo Cattaneo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ugo Cattaneo's FIDE rating?
Ugo Cattaneo is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Ugo Cattaneo played?
Our database contains 65 games by Ugo Cattaneo, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ugo Cattaneo?
65 games by Ugo 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.