Prepare against Claudio Mercandelli
Italy · World #61,893 classical · FIDE ID 820709
When preparing against Claudio Mercandelli, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 137 games by Claudio Mercandelli, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudio Mercandelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudio Mercandelli 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 | 1,849 | 2,105 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 46 | 25 | 66 | 33.6% |
| As White | 71 | 28 | 15 | 28 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 18 | 10 | 38 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudio Mercandelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudio Mercandelli's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 42 | 59.2% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 23.9% | 32.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mercandelli usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mercandelli usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mercandelli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 32.4% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Mercandelli usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mercandelli usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Mercandelli usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 51.9% | 35.7% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 44.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 27.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Claudio Mercandelli's chess games
All 137 games by Claudio Mercandelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 46 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Ettore Stromboli | 2,301 | Porto Mannu Open | A14 |
| Jun 2005 | Fosco Gasperi | 2,168 | 1st Lodi Open | A10 |
| May 2007 | Michele Mannu | 2,128 | Porto Mannu Open | E62 |
| Sep 2007 | Ernst Schrott | 2,103 | 49th Imperia Open A | A37 |
| May 2011 | Marcello Astengo | 2,100 | Sarzana Open | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2,091 |
| 51st Imperia Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,897 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,122 |
| 48th Imperia Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 47th Imperia Open A | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| 52nd Imperia Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,862 |
| 49th Imperia Open A | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudio Mercandelli's chess games?
137 games by Claudio Mercandelli, from Jan 2005 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 Mercandelli has played.
What does Claudio Mercandelli play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Claudio Mercandelli opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudio Mercandelli answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...Nc6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games).
What openings does Claudio Mercandelli play as White?
As White, Claudio Mercandelli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudio Mercandelli play as Black?
As Black, Claudio Mercandelli most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Claudio Mercandelli's FIDE rating?
Claudio Mercandelli is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Claudio Mercandelli played?
Our database contains 137 games by Claudio Mercandelli, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudio Mercandelli?
137 games by Claudio Mercandelli 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.