Prepare against Elena Canossa
Italy · World #102,242 classical · FIDE ID 28561180
When preparing against Elena Canossa, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Elena Canossa, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elena Canossa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Canossa 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 | 1,723 | 1,785 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,669 | 1,669 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,558 | 1,598 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 26.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Canossa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Canossa's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Canossa usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Canossa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Canossa usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Canossa usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Elena Canossa's chess games
All 38 games by Elena Canossa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Renato Rocchi | 1,582 | ch-Emilia Romagna | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Gulse Suzan | 1,578 | World Youth Girls U14 | C42 |
| Jun 2026 | Liezl Westermann | 1,488 | World Youth Girls U14 | B07 |
| Jun 2026 | Tien Chieh-Yin | 1,438 | World Youth Girls U14 | B13 |
| Sep 2022 | Fabrizio D`aria | 1,073 | Emilia Romagna TT Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,635 |
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,375 |
| ch-ITA U10 w | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,572 |
| ch-Emilia Romagna | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,581 |
| Emilia Romagna TT Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,251 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Canossa's chess games?
38 games by Elena Canossa, from Jul 2022 to Sep 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 Elena Canossa has played.
What does Elena Canossa play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Elena Canossa opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Canossa answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Elena Canossa play as White?
As White, Elena Canossa's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Canossa play as Black?
As Black, Elena Canossa most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Elena Canossa's FIDE rating?
Elena Canossa is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,669 in rapid and 1,558 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Elena Canossa played?
Our database contains 38 games by Elena Canossa, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Canossa?
38 games by Elena Canossa 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.