Prepare against Giulio Michele Calavalle
FM · Italy · World #10,407 classical · FIDE ID 806382
When preparing against Giulio Michele Calavalle, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 409 games by Giulio Michele Calavalle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giulio Michele Calavalle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giulio Michele Calavalle 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 | 2,163 | 2,314 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,315 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,198 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 167 | 111 | 131 | 40.8% |
| As White | 205 | 91 | 62 | 52 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 204 | 76 | 49 | 79 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giulio Michele Calavalle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giulio Michele Calavalle's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 98.5% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Calavalle usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Calavalle usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Calavalle usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Calavalle usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Calavalle usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 97.7% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 42.7% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 23.2% | 34.2% |
| c5 | 18 | 22.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.3% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Giulio Michele Calavalle's chess games
All 409 games by Giulio Michele Calavalle 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: 167 wins, 111 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 64 | 34/13/17 | 53.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Emilio Cordova | 2,560 | 1st Fermo Open | D30 |
| Aug 2009 | Stephen J Gordon | 2,537 | 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | B20 |
| Nov 2013 | Lexy Ortega | 2,480 | Novara Open A | C27 |
| Aug 2020 | Lev Yankelevich | 2,448 | 18th Spilimbergo Open | C24 |
| Aug 2009 | Matthias Roeder | 2,438 | 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 2,247 |
| 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,289 |
| 32nd Arco Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,066 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| 2nd Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
| 1st Mare di Fano Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giulio Michele Calavalle's chess games?
409 games by Giulio Michele Calavalle, 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 Giulio Michele Calavalle has played.
What does Giulio Michele Calavalle play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Giulio Michele Calavalle opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giulio Michele Calavalle answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Giulio Michele Calavalle play as White?
As White, Giulio Michele Calavalle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (64 games, 53.1% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giulio Michele Calavalle play as Black?
As Black, Giulio Michele Calavalle most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Giulio Michele Calavalle's FIDE rating?
Giulio Michele Calavalle is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Giulio Michele Calavalle played?
Our database contains 409 games by Giulio Michele Calavalle, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 111 draws, 131 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giulio Michele Calavalle?
409 games by Giulio Michele Calavalle 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.