Prepare against Umberto Cerasi
Italy · World #40,832 classical · FIDE ID 823244
Our database contains 68 games by Umberto Cerasi, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Umberto Cerasi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Umberto Cerasi 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 | 1,931 | 2,085 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,055 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,913 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 35.3% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Umberto Cerasi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Umberto Cerasi's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 46.2% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 18 | 46.2% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Cerasi usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cerasi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cerasi usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cerasi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cerasi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cerasi usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Umberto Cerasi's chess games
All 68 games by Umberto Cerasi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 24 wins, 23 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Hanna Marie Klek | 2,343 | 19th Nancy Rapid | D30 |
| Oct 2012 | Gadji Ortartchiev | 1,998 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | A21 |
| Apr 2010 | Daniele Gonella | 1,918 | Milan Palladino Memorial | D10 |
| Mar 2012 | Seyed-Reza Ghavami | 1,914 | chT-Luxembourg 1112 | D31 |
| Sep 2009 | Fausto Scali | 1,911 | 1st Perugia Open | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattolica Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,953 |
| ITA Inps Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,200 |
| ITA | 1997 | 8 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
| Milan Palladino Memorial | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,831 |
| 1st Perugia Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,094 |
| ITA tourn | 1998 | 3 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Umberto Cerasi's chess games?
68 games by Umberto Cerasi, from Oct 2005 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 Umberto Cerasi has played.
What does Umberto Cerasi play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Umberto Cerasi opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Umberto Cerasi answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Umberto Cerasi play as White?
As White, Umberto Cerasi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Umberto Cerasi play as Black?
As Black, Umberto Cerasi most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Umberto Cerasi's FIDE rating?
Umberto Cerasi is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Umberto Cerasi played?
Our database contains 68 games by Umberto Cerasi, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 23 draws, 21 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Umberto Cerasi?
68 games by Umberto Cerasi 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.