Prepare against Giacomo Carrai
Italy · World #115,810 classical · FIDE ID 875902
When preparing against Giacomo Carrai, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 52 games by Giacomo Carrai, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giacomo Carrai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giacomo Carrai 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 | 1,685 | 1,866 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,735 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 34.6% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giacomo Carrai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giacomo Carrai's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 70.4% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Carrai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (21% of these games) — Carrai usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Carrai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Carrai usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Carrai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Carrai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Giacomo Carrai's chess games
All 52 games by Giacomo Carrai in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Federico Coppola | 1,930 | 4th Codogno Open A | B81 |
| Oct 2014 | Venanzio Bignami | 1,757 | 1st La Piazzetta Open | E20 |
| Sep 2010 | Alessandro Adami | 1,675 | 12th Crema Open | A88 |
| Oct 2011 | Samuel Rubbiani | 1,657 | Codogno Open 3rd | B25 |
| Oct 2014 | Celso Raimondi | 1,643 | 1st La Piazzetta Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Crema Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 14th Crema Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,838 |
| ch-Piacenza Region | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,420 |
| 1st La Piazzetta Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,814 |
| 8th Ventimiglia Weekend | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 2nd Lodi Weekend Wasken Boys | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,636 |
| Codogno Open 3rd | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,917 |
| 4th Codogno Open A | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giacomo Carrai's chess games?
52 games by Giacomo Carrai, from Nov 2009 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 Giacomo Carrai has played.
What does Giacomo Carrai play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Giacomo Carrai opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giacomo Carrai answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Giacomo Carrai play as White?
As White, Giacomo Carrai's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giacomo Carrai play as Black?
As Black, Giacomo Carrai most often plays: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Giacomo Carrai's FIDE rating?
Giacomo Carrai is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Giacomo Carrai played?
Our database contains 52 games by Giacomo Carrai, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giacomo Carrai?
52 games by Giacomo Carrai 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.