Prepare against Jacopo Canella
Italy · World #19,881 classical · FIDE ID 2864750
Our database contains 53 games by Jacopo Canella, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 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 | 2,058 | 2,093 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,041 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 45.3% |
| As White | 30 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 30.4% |
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 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 73.3% | 72.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Canella usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Canella usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Canella usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Canella usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Canella usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Canella usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 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 53 games by Jacopo Canella in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 21 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Roberto Bettera | 1,943 | 55th Campalto CIS Series C13 | C45 |
| Sep 2025 | Michal Livnansky | 1,912 | Slovakia Open | B12 |
| Sep 2025 | Lukasz Reichel | 1,905 | Slovakia Open | B23 |
| Jun 2023 | Ludovico Bodini | 1,892 | Dueville Open A | E24 |
| Apr 2023 | Francesco Feltrin | 1,876 | 43rd Mogliano Veneto Open A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U18 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,806 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| Dueville Open A | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-Veneto Province qf 82nd | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 43rd Mogliano Veneto Open A | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| 15th Chioggia Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,801 |
| 54th Lonigo CIS Serie B Girone 6 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,052 |
| 4th Treviso Open A | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacopo Canella's chess games?
53 games by Jacopo Canella, from Jan 2018 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 Jacopo Canella has played.
What does Jacopo Canella play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Jacopo Canella opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacopo Canella answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% 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 (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 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); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jacopo Canella's FIDE rating?
Jacopo Canella is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jacopo Canella played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jacopo Canella, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 21 draws, 8 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacopo Canella?
53 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.