Prepare against Mario Caldi
Italy · World #79,791 classical · FIDE ID 819166
When preparing against Mario Caldi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Mario Caldi, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Caldi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Caldi 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 | 1,790 | 1,903 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,886 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 28 | 15 | 23 | 42.4% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Caldi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Caldi's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Caldi usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Caldi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Caldi usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 90.5% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mario Caldi's chess games
All 66 games by Mario Caldi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E79 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Antonio Pipitone | 2,088 | 32nd ch-ITA Seniors | C19 |
| Sep 2015 | Damir Marinc | 1,999 | Biella Open B 6th | C55 |
| Apr 2010 | Angelo Neri | 1,930 | 32nd ch-ITA Seniors | C18 |
| Dec 2013 | Danilo Paniga | 1,843 | 24th Robecchetto Open B | B07 |
| Dec 2013 | Vincenzo Palminteri | 1,810 | 24th Robecchetto Open B | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Biella Province | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 1,895 |
| 32nd ch-ITA Seniors | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,920 |
| 24th Robecchetto Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,812 |
| ch-PIEMONT PROVINCE | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| Robecchetto Open | 2006 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,755 |
| Robecchetto Open B 25th | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,891 |
| ch-Biella Vercelli Province | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
| 1st Biella Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Caldi's chess games?
66 games by Mario Caldi, from Apr 2008 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 Mario Caldi has played.
What does Mario Caldi play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Mario Caldi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Caldi answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Caldi play as White?
As White, Mario Caldi's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Caldi play as Black?
As Black, Mario Caldi most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Mario Caldi's FIDE rating?
Mario Caldi is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Mario Caldi played?
Our database contains 66 games by Mario Caldi, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Caldi?
66 games by Mario Caldi 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.