Prepare against Claudio Calabrese
Italy · World #40,836 classical · FIDE ID 896306
Our database contains 48 games by Claudio Calabrese, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Calabrese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Calabrese 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 | 1,931 | 2,049 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,004 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 22.9% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Calabrese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Calabrese's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 96.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Calabrese usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Calabrese usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Calabrese usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Calabrese usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Claudio Calabrese's chess games
All 48 games by Claudio Calabrese in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Luca Rotolante | 2,018 | Porto San Giorgio Open | C10 |
| Aug 2015 | Danilo Volpinari | 2,001 | Forio Festival Ischia 7th | D35 |
| Jul 2011 | Mark Joseph Andreoli | 1,991 | 3rd Ischia Open | B13 |
| Aug 2018 | Nicola Giovanni Mastrorilli | 1,979 | Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | D41 |
| Aug 2017 | Marianna Raccanello | 1,906 | Porto San Giorgio Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Ischia Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| Forio Festival Ischia 7th | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| Ischia Open 4th | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,916 |
| 3rd Rome La Regina Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,862 |
| Ischia Open 5th | 2013 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,443 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Calabrese's chess games?
48 games by Claudio Calabrese, from Sep 2012 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 Claudio Calabrese has played.
What does Claudio Calabrese play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Claudio Calabrese opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Calabrese answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Claudio Calabrese play as White?
As White, Claudio Calabrese's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Calabrese play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Calabrese most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Claudio Calabrese's FIDE rating?
Claudio Calabrese is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Claudio Calabrese played?
Our database contains 48 games by Claudio Calabrese, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Calabrese?
48 games by Claudio Calabrese 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.