Prepare against Carlo D'Amore
IM · Italy · World #2,579 classical · FIDE ID 800066
When preparing against Carlo D'Amore, expect 1.Nf3 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 20.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 602 games by Carlo D'Amore, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlo D'Amore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo D'Amore 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 | 2,356 | 2,505 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,456 | 2,519 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,478 | 2,488 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 602 | 233 | 236 | 133 | 38.7% |
| As White | 285 | 117 | 110 | 58 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 317 | 116 | 126 | 75 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo D'Amore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo D'Amore's side.
First moves as White (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 201 | 70.5% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 71 | 24.9% | 63.4% |
| g3 | 10 | 3.5% | 35.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — D'Amore usually continues g3 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — D'Amore usually continues g3 (64.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — D'Amore usually continues g3 (69.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — D'Amore usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — D'Amore usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — D'Amore usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 46 | 28.8% | 63.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 40.2% | 54.9% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 36.3% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 12.7% | 73.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 8.8% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Carlo D'Amore's chess games
All 602 games by Carlo D'Amore in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 233 wins, 236 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 113 | 45/46/22 | 39.8% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 31 | 13/11/7 | 41.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 26/18/13 | 45.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 38 | 12/19/7 | 31.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 29 | 6/18/5 | 20.7% |
| E69 | English Opening | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,619 | 15th EU-chT | D44 |
| Oct 2008 | Robert Zelcic | 2,589 | 24th EU-Cup | C67 |
| Feb 2004 | Merab Gagunashvili | 2,583 | 12th Aosta Open | A04 |
| Sep 1996 | Dragan Kosic | 2,530 | Olympiad-32 | A07 |
| Jun 2013 | Csaba Horvath | 2,516 | 4th Forni di Sopra Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome-B | 1986 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,328 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1983 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,386 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,490 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 14 | 10 | 2,427 |
| Wch U20 2022 | 1983 | 13 | 7 | 2,414 |
| Andorra zt | 1987 | 12 | 7 | 2,436 |
| Biel B | 1990 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-ITA 70th | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo D'Amore's chess games?
602 games by Carlo D'Amore, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Carlo D'Amore has played.
What does Carlo D'Amore play on the first move as White?
Across 285 games with White in our database, Carlo D'Amore opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo D'Amore answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Carlo D'Amore play as White?
As White, Carlo D'Amore's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (113 games, 39.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 285 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo D'Amore play as Black?
As Black, Carlo D'Amore most often plays: Modern Defense (57 games, 45.6% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (29 games, 20.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Carlo D'Amore's FIDE rating?
Carlo D'Amore is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,456 in rapid and 2,478 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,505 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Carlo D'Amore played?
Our database contains 602 games by Carlo D'Amore, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 233 wins, 236 draws, 133 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo D'Amore?
602 games by Carlo D'Amore 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.