Prepare against Fausto Calandri
Italy · World #25,532 classical · FIDE ID 805181
Our database contains 142 games by Fausto Calandri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fausto Calandri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fausto Calandri 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 | 2,014 | 2,149 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,107 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 39 | 40 | 63 | 27.5% |
| As White | 76 | 17 | 24 | 35 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 66 | 22 | 16 | 28 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fausto Calandri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fausto Calandri's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 98.7% | 38.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Calandri usually continues Nf3 (34.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Calandri usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Calandri usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Calandri usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 59.4% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 75.0% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Fausto Calandri's chess games
All 142 games by Fausto Calandri 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: 39 wins, 40 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 2/3/11 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Marco Quimi | 2,239 | 4th Assisi Open A | B77 |
| Aug 2011 | Giulio Michele Calavalle | 2,239 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | C00 |
| Aug 2010 | Ruben Bernardi | 2,204 | 1st Fermo Open | B01 |
| Aug 2003 | Albert Unterfraumer | 2,188 | 15th Porto San Giorgio Open | B43 |
| Feb 2001 | Fabrizio Leoni | 2,097 | ITA 80th Anniv FSI Open A | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ch-EU Union | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,989 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,152 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| ITA 80th Anniv FSI Open A | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| Ischia Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,085 |
| 4th Assisi Open A | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,295 |
| 5th Assisi Open A | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fausto Calandri's chess games?
142 games by Fausto Calandri, 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 Fausto Calandri has played.
What does Fausto Calandri play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Fausto Calandri opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fausto Calandri answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Fausto Calandri play as White?
As White, Fausto Calandri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fausto Calandri play as Black?
As Black, Fausto Calandri most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Fausto Calandri's FIDE rating?
Fausto Calandri is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Fausto Calandri played?
Our database contains 142 games by Fausto Calandri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 40 draws, 63 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fausto Calandri?
142 games by Fausto Calandri 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.