Vittorio Cinà: The Sicilian Panzer
Vittorio Cinà, who battles online as SicilianPanzer, is a FIDE Master known for relentless fighting chess. While he prefers Rapid chess as his main testing ground, he has also logged thousands of bruising battles in Blitz and Bullet.
Career Highlights
Cinà's rating journey has been a steady climb. After starting his tracked Blitz run near 1769 in late 2022, he pushed all the way to a peak of 2902 (2026-09-25) in 2026, while his Bullet rating reached 2792 (2026-09-25). His Rapid ceiling sits at 2386 (2026-09-17), and his strength adjusted Rapid win rate is close to 74%.
Signature Openings
The username suggests a one-dimensional Sicilian specialist, but Cinà is more of an arsenal. He has played the Caro-Kann Defense hundreds of times, and as White he frequently rolls out the Nimzo-Larsen Attack. When he does enter Sicilian waters, he favors the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, a practical choice that has served him well.
Rivalries
His most enduring rivalry is with Jose Rafael Gascon, who leads their 14 game series. Not every matchup is so thorny: Cinà has a perfect 8-0 record against mansueto68 and a strong plus score against Gabriel Tortola F. Vieira.
Streaks and Fighting Spirit
Cinà is a streaky, combative player. His longest winning streak reached 19 games, while his toughest stretch lasted 11 losses. His games often turn into marathons, averaging more than 76 moves per win and reaching the endgame over 76% of the time.
- Comeback rate of 83.63% after falling behind.
- Win rate of 45.23% even after losing a piece.
- Best results come at 01:00, making him a true night owl.