Prepare against David Camponovo
CHE · World #65,644 classical · FIDE ID 1309315
When preparing against David Camponovo, expect 1.c4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 54 games by David Camponovo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Camponovo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Camponovo 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 | 1,836 | 1,981 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,946 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,946 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 9 | 29 | 29.6% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Camponovo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Camponovo's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 82.1% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 17.9% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 82% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Camponovo usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Camponovo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Camponovo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Camponovo usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Camponovo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Camponovo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
David Camponovo's chess games
All 54 games by David Camponovo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Walter Cazzaniga | 2,119 | Lugano Open | A39 |
| Mar 2008 | Dimitri Steenvoorden | 2,096 | 2nd Lugano New Open | A24 |
| May 2021 | Angelo Bordignon | 2,064 | 1st Verona Primavera Open A | A25 |
| Mar 2008 | Luigi Orlando | 1,890 | 2nd Lugano New Open | A24 |
| Nov 2004 | Massimo Maffioli | 1,733 | Lugano Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2005 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,978 |
| chT-SUI | 2018 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,965 |
| 2nd Lugano New Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| La Perla Open | 2000 | 5 | 3 | 2,325 |
| 1st Verona Primavera Open A | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,922 |
| Ticino Open | 1992 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| 2nd Baden Casino Open | 1997 | 3 | 1 | 2,199 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Camponovo's chess games?
54 games by David Camponovo, from Apr 2003 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 David Camponovo has played.
What does David Camponovo play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, David Camponovo opens with 1.c4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Camponovo answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Camponovo play as White?
As White, David Camponovo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Camponovo play as Black?
As Black, David Camponovo most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is David Camponovo's FIDE rating?
David Camponovo is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2003).
How many games has David Camponovo played?
Our database contains 54 games by David Camponovo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Camponovo?
54 games by David Camponovo 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.