Prepare against Roberto Di Candia
Italy · World #27,792 classical · FIDE ID 856649
Our database contains 69 games by Roberto Di Candia, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Di Candia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Di Candia 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 | 1,999 | 2,023 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 2,006 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,915 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 25 | 13 | 31 | 36.2% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Di Candia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Di Candia's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 74.3% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 25.7% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Candia usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Candia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Candia usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Candia usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Candia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Candia usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 58.8% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Roberto Di Candia's chess games
All 69 games by Roberto Di Candia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Christian Syre | 2,208 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B06 |
| Aug 2017 | Axel Moser | 2,159 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A43 |
| Aug 2017 | Arend Bruemmel | 2,150 | 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | B50 |
| Apr 2023 | Andreas Jedinger | 2,055 | Serpiano Open | C56 |
| Mar 2026 | Ottavio Luigini | 2,018 | RAGGRUPPAMENTI 57º CIS 2026 | A2_8 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 15 | 10 | 2,000 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| 16th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| Helsinki EtVaS Autumn-C | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,758 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,841 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,821 |
| Semifinale CIA 2026 e campionati italiani di categoria | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Di Candia's chess games?
69 games by Roberto Di Candia, from Jul 2008 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 Roberto Di Candia has played.
What does Roberto Di Candia play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Roberto Di Candia opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Di Candia answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Roberto Di Candia play as White?
As White, Roberto Di Candia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Di Candia play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Di Candia most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Roberto Di Candia's FIDE rating?
Roberto Di Candia is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (May 2026).
How many games has Roberto Di Candia played?
Our database contains 69 games by Roberto Di Candia, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Di Candia?
69 games by Roberto Di Candia 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.