Prepare against Carlo Umberto Cannella
Italy · World #64,168 classical · FIDE ID 871842
When preparing against Carlo Umberto Cannella, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 46 games by Carlo Umberto Cannella, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Umberto Cannella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Umberto Cannella 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 | 1,841 | 1,993 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,914 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,926 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 34.8% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Umberto Cannella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Umberto Cannella's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Cannella usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Cannella usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Cannella usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Carlo Umberto Cannella's chess games
All 46 games by Carlo Umberto Cannella in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Gaetano Signorelli | 2,091 | 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | B20 |
| Aug 2015 | Mate Karkovic | 2,009 | 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | B20 |
| Aug 2012 | Hans-Werner Zimmer | 1,994 | 2nd Messina Open | C63 |
| Jul 2015 | Renato Campo | 1,993 | 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | D01 |
| Dec 2015 | Amedeo Favitta | 1,950 | 2nd Etna Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| 2nd Messina Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| 3rd Terre degli Elimi Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,770 |
| 4th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,838 |
| 2nd Etna Open | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
| chT-ITA Final 53rd | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,536 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Umberto Cannella's chess games?
46 games by Carlo Umberto Cannella, from Nov 2009 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 Umberto Cannella has played.
What does Carlo Umberto Cannella play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Carlo Umberto Cannella opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Umberto Cannella answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Carlo Umberto Cannella play as White?
As White, Carlo Umberto Cannella's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Umberto Cannella play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Umberto Cannella most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Carlo Umberto Cannella's FIDE rating?
Carlo Umberto Cannella is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Carlo Umberto Cannella played?
Our database contains 46 games by Carlo Umberto Cannella, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Umberto Cannella?
46 games by Carlo Umberto Cannella 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.