Prepare against Vincenzo Cucinella
Italy · World #13,802 classical · FIDE ID 808539
Our database contains 68 games by Vincenzo Cucinella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincenzo Cucinella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincenzo Cucinella 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 | 2,118 | 2,178 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,178 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 16 | 24 | 28 | 23.5% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincenzo Cucinella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincenzo Cucinella's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Cucinella usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Cucinella usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Cucinella usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Cucinella usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Cucinella usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Cucinella usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
Vincenzo Cucinella's chess games
All 68 games by Vincenzo Cucinella in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Arnold Zakharchenko | 2,291 | Schwarzach Open A | A08 |
| Jun 2005 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,273 | ch-ITA sf | E90 |
| Jan 1997 | Antonio Campanile | 2,200 | Castellaneta Open | A25 |
| Jun 2005 | Marcello Astengo | 2,120 | ch-ITA sf | D52 |
| Jan 1998 | Ercole Suppa | 2,120 | 10th Porto San Giorgio Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Arco Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,309 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,267 |
| Castellaneta Open | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 2,067 |
| 4th Castellaneta Open | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 2,130 |
| Andria Open | 1998 | 6 | 1 | 1,910 |
| Assisi Open A | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| 4th Campobasso Open | 1997 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincenzo Cucinella's chess games?
68 games by Vincenzo Cucinella, from Apr 2003 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 Vincenzo Cucinella has played.
What does Vincenzo Cucinella play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Vincenzo Cucinella opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincenzo Cucinella answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vincenzo Cucinella play as White?
As White, Vincenzo Cucinella's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincenzo Cucinella play as Black?
As Black, Vincenzo Cucinella most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Vincenzo Cucinella's FIDE rating?
Vincenzo Cucinella is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Vincenzo Cucinella played?
Our database contains 68 games by Vincenzo Cucinella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 24 draws, 28 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincenzo Cucinella?
68 games by Vincenzo Cucinella 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.