Prepare against Carlo Stromboli
FM · Italy · World #8,250 classical · FIDE ID 815853
Our database contains 346 games by Carlo Stromboli, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Stromboli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Stromboli 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 | 2,200 | 2,340 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,398 | 2,425 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,380 | 2,402 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 116 | 124 | 106 | 33.5% |
| As White | 173 | 65 | 65 | 43 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 173 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Stromboli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Stromboli's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 95.4% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stromboli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 78.4% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 13.5% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 84.4% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Carlo Stromboli's chess games
All 346 games by Carlo Stromboli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 116 wins, 124 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/15/7 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 7/17/7 | 22.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A17 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Michele Godena | 2,517 | ch-ITA Lampo Online 2nd | C07 |
| May 2009 | Viktorija Cmilyte | 2,498 | Porto Mannu Open | B33 |
| Jul 2004 | Igor Efimov | 2,491 | Marche Estate Open | B16 |
| Aug 2008 | Lexy Ortega | 2,456 | 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | D46 |
| May 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,454 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2017 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-ITA Lampo Online 2nd | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,476 |
| 23rd Cesenatico Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,225 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open A | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,299 |
| 5th Palmi Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| 5th Torre del Greco | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Stromboli's chess games?
346 games by Carlo Stromboli, from Jan 2004 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 Stromboli has played.
What does Carlo Stromboli play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Carlo Stromboli opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Stromboli answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Carlo Stromboli play as White?
As White, Carlo Stromboli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Stromboli play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Stromboli most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Carlo Stromboli's FIDE rating?
Carlo Stromboli is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,398 in rapid and 2,380 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Carlo Stromboli played?
Our database contains 346 games by Carlo Stromboli, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 124 draws, 106 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Stromboli?
346 games by Carlo Stromboli 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.