Prepare against Carlo Micheli
FM · Italy · World #12,837 classical · FIDE ID 800414
Our database contains 494 games by Carlo Micheli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Micheli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Micheli 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 | 2,130 | 2,360 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,289 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 494 | 192 | 119 | 183 | 38.9% |
| As White | 249 | 102 | 62 | 85 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 245 | 90 | 57 | 98 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Micheli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Micheli's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 65.5% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 77 | 30.9% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.8% | 71.4% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Micheli usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Micheli usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Micheli usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 61.7% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Micheli usually continues g3 (65.8% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Micheli usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Micheli usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 60.2% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 28 | 23.7% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 9 | 7.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.9% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 47.6% | 35.9% |
| d6 | 35 | 42.7% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Carlo Micheli's chess games
All 494 games by Carlo Micheli 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: 192 wins, 119 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/10/15 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 21/8/14 | 48.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 17/9/15 | 41.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Goran Dizdar | 2,495 | chT2W-AUT 1112 | A10 |
| Jan 1988 | Tibor Tolnai | 2,485 | 12th Zuerich Open | B42 |
| Jan 1997 | Milan Mrdja | 2,425 | Marostica Open | A36 |
| Jan 1995 | Sahbaz Nurkic | 2,420 | Marostica Open | B08 |
| Nov 2011 | Ivan Hausner | 2,407 | chT2W-AUT 1112 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 34 | 20 | 2,274 |
| Madonna di Campiglio | 1974 | 20 | 7.5 | – |
| Marostica Open | 1997 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,293 |
| Mendrisio Open | 1989 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,539 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 13 | 9 | 2,414 |
| Venice | 1974 | 13 | 2 | – |
| ch-ITA 35 | 1974 | 13 | 6 | – |
| ch-ITA 34 | 1973 | 13 | 11 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Micheli's chess games?
494 games by Carlo Micheli, 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 Carlo Micheli has played.
What does Carlo Micheli play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Carlo Micheli opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Micheli answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Carlo Micheli play as White?
As White, Carlo Micheli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 48.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Micheli play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Micheli most often plays: Pirc Defense (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Carlo Micheli's FIDE rating?
Carlo Micheli is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Carlo Micheli played?
Our database contains 494 games by Carlo Micheli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 192 wins, 119 draws, 183 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Micheli?
494 games by Carlo Micheli 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.