Prepare against Carmine Crafa
Italy · World #92,318 classical · FIDE ID 871400
When preparing against Carmine Crafa, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Carmine Crafa, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carmine Crafa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carmine Crafa 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 | 1,751 | 1,906 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,834 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 22.6% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carmine Crafa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carmine Crafa's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 30.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Crafa usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Crafa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Crafa usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Crafa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Carmine Crafa's chess games
All 31 games by Carmine Crafa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Ugo D'Aquino | 1,941 | 3rd Bisaccia Open | B33 |
| Jun 2011 | Vladyslav Pelyushenko | 1,800 | 3rd Bisaccia Open | D24 |
| Jul 2010 | Giuseppe Pastore | 1,671 | 17th Campobasso Open A | C11 |
| Feb 2026 | Duilio Varricchio | 1,625 | Campionato Interprovinciale Avellino - Benevento | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Paolo Suppa | 1,617 | Campionato Interprovinciale Avellino - Benevento | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,663 |
| 3rd Bisaccia Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,859 |
| 17th Campobasso Open A | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,779 |
| Salerno Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| Campionato Interprovinciale Avellino - Benevento | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carmine Crafa's chess games?
31 games by Carmine Crafa, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Carmine Crafa has played.
What does Carmine Crafa play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Carmine Crafa opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carmine Crafa answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Carmine Crafa play as White?
As White, Carmine Crafa's most-played openings in our database are: London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carmine Crafa play as Black?
As Black, Carmine Crafa most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Carmine Crafa's FIDE rating?
Carmine Crafa is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Carmine Crafa played?
Our database contains 31 games by Carmine Crafa, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carmine Crafa?
31 games by Carmine Crafa 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.