Prepare against Carlo Primerano
Italy · World #107,785 classical · FIDE ID 828025
When preparing against Carlo Primerano, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Carlo Primerano, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Primerano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Primerano 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 | 1,707 | 1,784 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,644 | 1,764 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 65 | 41 | 87 | 33.7% |
| As White | 97 | 37 | 23 | 37 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 96 | 28 | 18 | 50 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Primerano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Primerano's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 93.8% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Primerano usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Primerano usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Primerano usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Primerano usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Primerano usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Primerano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 54.9% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 19.6% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.8% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Carlo Primerano's chess games
All 193 games by Carlo Primerano in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 65 wins, 41 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Ettore Virzi | 1,956 | 18th Robecchetto Open A | B01 |
| Jan 2012 | Lorenzo Cocconcelli | 1,941 | ch-Como Province | E06 |
| Nov 2012 | Camillo Cairoli | 1,939 | 30th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | E80 |
| Dec 2012 | Alberto Dassisti | 1,921 | 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | D35 |
| Apr 2007 | Massimo Nardone | 1,914 | Ceriano Laghetto Open B | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Como Province | 2015 | 30 | 14.5 | 1,720 |
| 27th Bratto Open B | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| 34th Milan Crespi Open B | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,761 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,839 |
| 7th Como Primavera Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,604 |
| 8th Lugano New Open B | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,630 |
| 32nd Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,739 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Primerano's chess games?
193 games by Carlo Primerano, from Oct 2006 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 Primerano has played.
What does Carlo Primerano play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Carlo Primerano opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Primerano answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlo Primerano play as White?
As White, Carlo Primerano's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Primerano play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Primerano most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Carlo Primerano's FIDE rating?
Carlo Primerano is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,644 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Carlo Primerano played?
Our database contains 193 games by Carlo Primerano, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 41 draws, 87 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Primerano?
193 games by Carlo Primerano 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.