Prepare against Anania Vincenzo Casale
Italy · World #123,030 classical · FIDE ID 834726
When preparing against Anania Vincenzo Casale, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Anania Vincenzo Casale, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anania Vincenzo Casale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anania Vincenzo Casale 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 | 1,665 | 1,767 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,659 | 1,744 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,679 | 1,715 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 24 | 19 | 33 | 31.6% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anania Vincenzo Casale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anania Vincenzo Casale's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Casale usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Casale usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Casale usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 73.9% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Anania Vincenzo Casale's chess games
All 76 games by Anania Vincenzo Casale in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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, 19 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Andrea Murgia | 2,042 | 9th Crema Open | A86 |
| Dec 2008 | Carlo Gustavo Fornasir | 1,919 | 29th Milan Crespi Open B | A70 |
| Sep 2007 | Alessandro Crimi | 1,918 | 9th Crema Open | A70 |
| Sep 2007 | Dante Colzi | 1,905 | 9th Crema Open | B23 |
| Sep 2008 | Pietro Cautiero | 1,900 | 10th Crema Open | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Milan Crespi Open B | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,715 |
| 9th Crema Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,960 |
| 11th Crema Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,748 |
| 28th Milan Crespi Open B | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
| 12th Crema Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,673 |
| 10th Crema Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 1,796 |
| Milan Sport&Cultura Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,700 |
| 21st Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anania Vincenzo Casale's chess games?
76 games by Anania Vincenzo Casale, from Jan 2007 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 Anania Vincenzo Casale has played.
What does Anania Vincenzo Casale play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Anania Vincenzo Casale opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anania Vincenzo Casale answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Anania Vincenzo Casale play as White?
As White, Anania Vincenzo Casale's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anania Vincenzo Casale play as Black?
As Black, Anania Vincenzo Casale most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Anania Vincenzo Casale's FIDE rating?
Anania Vincenzo Casale is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,659 in rapid and 1,679 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Anania Vincenzo Casale played?
Our database contains 76 games by Anania Vincenzo Casale, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 33 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anania Vincenzo Casale?
76 games by Anania Vincenzo Casale 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.