Prepare against Manuel Calcari
Italy · World #72,481 classical · FIDE ID 865648
When preparing against Manuel Calcari, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Manuel Calcari, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Calcari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Calcari 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 | 1,813 | 1,838 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 | 13 | 36 | 27.9% |
| As White | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Calcari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Calcari's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 31.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Calcari usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Calcari usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Calcari usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Calcari usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Manuel Calcari's chess games
All 68 games by Manuel Calcari in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Walter De Reymaeker | 1,895 | 38th Arco Open | A20 |
| Oct 2019 | Brigitte Grosse-Honebrink | 1,893 | 41st Arco Open | C01 |
| Oct 2016 | Gernot Klein | 1,818 | 38th Arco Open | C77 |
| Oct 2022 | Savino Di Lascio | 1,761 | 44th Arco Open | B13 |
| Oct 2015 | Michele Cecchetto | 1,707 | 37th Arco Open | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,682 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,808 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,649 |
| 40th Arco Open | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,608 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,737 |
| 38th Arco Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,829 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Calcari's chess games?
68 games by Manuel Calcari, from Nov 2012 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 Manuel Calcari has played.
What does Manuel Calcari play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Manuel Calcari opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Calcari answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (100% of games).
What openings does Manuel Calcari play as White?
As White, Manuel Calcari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Calcari play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Calcari most often plays: English Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Manuel Calcari's FIDE rating?
Manuel Calcari is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Manuel Calcari played?
Our database contains 68 games by Manuel Calcari, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 36 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Calcari?
68 games by Manuel Calcari 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.