Prepare against Lorenzo Candian
FM · Italy · World #3,917 classical · FIDE ID 2863664
When preparing against Lorenzo Candian, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 174 games by Lorenzo Candian, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lorenzo Candian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenzo Candian 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 | 2,305 | 2,305 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,149 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,112 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 60 | 34 | 80 | 34.5% |
| As White | 90 | 31 | 19 | 40 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 84 | 29 | 15 | 40 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenzo Candian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenzo Candian's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 77.8% | 43.6% |
| d4 | 13 | 14.4% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 43.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Candian usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Candian usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Candian usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Candian usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Candian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Candian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 52.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 30.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Lorenzo Candian's chess games
All 174 games by Lorenzo Candian in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 60 wins, 34 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,477 | 56th Italian Teams Master | A05 |
| Sep 2024 | Selim Citak | 2,416 | 26th Trieste Open | C00 |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandar Savanovic | 2,381 | Palmanova Open 12th | C64 |
| Apr 2025 | Carlo D'Amore | 2,374 | 56th Italian Teams Master | A05 |
| Jun 2020 | Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos | 2,357 | Hersonissos Online Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup Elitte-A | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,906 |
| Hersonissos Online Open | 2020 | 8 | 7 | 2,428 |
| 13th Forni di Sopra Open | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,846 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenzo Candian's chess games?
174 games by Lorenzo Candian, from Aug 2017 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 Lorenzo Candian has played.
What does Lorenzo Candian play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Lorenzo Candian opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenzo Candian answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Lorenzo Candian play as White?
As White, Lorenzo Candian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenzo Candian play as Black?
As Black, Lorenzo Candian most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Lorenzo Candian's FIDE rating?
Lorenzo Candian is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lorenzo Candian played?
Our database contains 174 games by Lorenzo Candian, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 34 draws, 80 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenzo Candian?
174 games by Lorenzo Candian 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.