Prepare against Jacopo Canella
Italy · World #20,645 classical · FIDE ID 2864750
When preparing against Jacopo Canella, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 62 games by Jacopo Canella, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jacopo Canella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacopo Canella 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 | 2,052 | 2,093 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,899 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,064 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 45.2% |
| As White | 34 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacopo Canella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacopo Canella's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 73.5% | 68.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 26.5% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Canella usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Canella usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Canella usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Canella usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Canella usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Canella usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Jacopo Canella's chess games
All 62 games by Jacopo Canella in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 28 wins, 22 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Albert Unterfrauner | 2,110 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Valeria Martinelli | 2,079 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Anton Muellneritsch | 1,967 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Carlo Castelfranchi | 1,944 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | B40 |
| Mar 2024 | Roberto Bettera | 1,943 | 55th Campalto CIS Series C13 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U18 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,806 |
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| 4th Treviso Open A | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,986 |
| ch-Veneto Province qf 82nd | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 15th Chioggia Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,801 |
| 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,052 |
| 43rd Mogliano Veneto Open A | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacopo Canella's chess games?
62 games by Jacopo Canella, from Jan 2018 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 Jacopo Canella has played.
What does Jacopo Canella play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jacopo Canella opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacopo Canella answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jacopo Canella play as White?
As White, Jacopo Canella's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacopo Canella play as Black?
As Black, Jacopo Canella most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jacopo Canella's FIDE rating?
Jacopo Canella is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jacopo Canella played?
Our database contains 62 games by Jacopo Canella, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 22 draws, 12 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacopo Canella?
62 games by Jacopo Canella 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.