Prepare against Carmelo Papale
Italy · World #85,193 classical · FIDE ID 809764
When preparing against Carmelo Papale, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 134 games by Carmelo Papale, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carmelo Papale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carmelo Papale 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 | 1,773 | 1,969 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,796 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 31 | 20 | 83 | 23.1% |
| As White | 67 | 15 | 11 | 41 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 16 | 9 | 42 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carmelo Papale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carmelo Papale's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 86.6% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 13.4% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 31.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Papale usually continues Nf3 (23.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Papale usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Papale usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 27.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Papale usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Papale usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Papale usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 38.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 20.4% |
Carmelo Papale's chess games
All 134 games by Carmelo Papale 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: 31 wins, 20 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 3/1/12 | 18.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Francesco Montani | 2,195 | Milan SSM Open | A08 |
| Apr 2005 | Gabriele Beccaris | 2,091 | 2nd Arvier Open | B22 |
| Oct 2012 | Danilo Pelizzola | 2,087 | 6th Milan Molinari Memorial | B33 |
| Jan 1998 | Roberto Antonio Giuliano Griffa | 2,075 | Milan Crespi Open | D02 |
| Oct 2003 | Fabio Casagrande | 2,042 | 25th Arco Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open | 2015 | 29 | 12.5 | 1,816 |
| 25th Arco Open | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| 2nd Arvier Open | 2005 | 7 | 2 | 1,946 |
| 28th Milan Crespi Open A | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| Milan Crespi Open | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 1,936 |
| Milan Cappello Memorial | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 6 | 0 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carmelo Papale's chess games?
134 games by Carmelo Papale, 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 Carmelo Papale has played.
What does Carmelo Papale play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Carmelo Papale opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carmelo Papale answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carmelo Papale play as White?
As White, Carmelo Papale's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carmelo Papale play as Black?
As Black, Carmelo Papale most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Carmelo Papale's FIDE rating?
Carmelo Papale is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Carmelo Papale played?
Our database contains 134 games by Carmelo Papale, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 20 draws, 83 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carmelo Papale?
134 games by Carmelo Papale 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.