Prepare against Carlos Cano
NIC · World #54,166 classical · FIDE ID 6100791
When preparing against Carlos Cano, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 72 games by Carlos Cano, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Cano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Cano 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 | 1,877 | 2,037 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,874 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 28 | 17 | 27 | 38.9% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Cano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Cano's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Cano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Cano usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Cano usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Cano's chess games
All 72 games by Carlos Cano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Grünfeld Defense: Fianchetto Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Steven Sanchez | 2,102 | chT-NCA Final | A16 |
| Feb 2021 | Josue Arevalo Lopez | 2,037 | ch-NCA sf | E06 |
| Nov 2015 | Juan Bosco Ruiz | 2,028 | chT-NCA | E05 |
| Oct 2017 | Rommel Castillo | 2,019 | chT-NCA Final | D11 |
| Oct 2020 | Rodolfo Izaba | 1,996 | chT-NCA 1st Stage | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NCA Final | 2020 | 32 | 14.5 | 1,930 |
| chT-NCA Primera Division | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-NCA sf | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,946 |
| ch-NCA | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,957 |
| chT-NCA 1st Stage | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,628 |
| chT-NCA | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,625 |
| chT-NCA fase1 | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Cano's chess games?
72 games by Carlos Cano, from Jan 2010 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 Carlos Cano has played.
What does Carlos Cano play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Carlos Cano opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Cano answers 1...d6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Carlos Cano play as White?
As White, Carlos Cano's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Cano play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Cano most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Carlos Cano's FIDE rating?
Carlos Cano is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Carlos Cano played?
Our database contains 72 games by Carlos Cano, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Cano?
72 games by Carlos Cano 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.