Prepare against Carlo Solinas
Italy · World #54,343 classical · FIDE ID 805084
When preparing against Carlo Solinas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 303 games by Carlo Solinas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Solinas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Solinas 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 | 1,876 | 2,094 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,027 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 2,024 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 105 | 67 | 131 | 34.7% |
| As White | 151 | 59 | 35 | 57 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 152 | 46 | 32 | 74 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Solinas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Solinas's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 100.0% | 50.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Solinas usually continues d4 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Solinas usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Solinas usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 66 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 94.0% | 42.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Carlo Solinas's chess games
All 303 games by Carlo Solinas 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: 105 wins, 67 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 44 | 19/11/14 | 43.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C21 | Center Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Gheorghe Ciolac | 2,390 | Montecatini Terme Open | C56 |
| Mar 2018 | Marco Corvi | 2,307 | ch-ITA Rapid | B21 |
| May 2002 | Christian Cacco | 2,251 | 62nd ch-Veneto qf | B06 |
| Oct 2002 | Fabio Pietrobon | 2,222 | 08th Venice Autumn Open | A80 |
| Feb 2008 | Jie Xia | 2,222 | 1st Noale Szabados Memorial A | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 13 | 7 | 2,322 |
| ch-Veneto Region | 2006 | 12 | 9 | 2,103 |
| chT2S-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| 20th Bratto Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| 36th Imperia Open A | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 1,944 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,115 |
| Trieste Open | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 1,921 |
| Lignano Sabbiadoro Open 1st | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Solinas's chess games?
303 games by Carlo Solinas, 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 Solinas has played.
What does Carlo Solinas play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Carlo Solinas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Solinas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...h6 (2% of games).
What openings does Carlo Solinas play as White?
As White, Carlo Solinas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (44 games, 43.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Solinas play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Solinas most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Carlo Solinas's FIDE rating?
Carlo Solinas is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Carlo Solinas played?
Our database contains 303 games by Carlo Solinas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 67 draws, 131 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Solinas?
303 games by Carlo Solinas 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.