Prepare against Massimo De Carolis
Italy · World #65,051 classical · FIDE ID 809900
When preparing against Massimo De Carolis, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 62 games by Massimo De Carolis, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimo De Carolis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimo De Carolis 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 | 1,838 | 2,021 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,962 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,962 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 23 | 11 | 28 | 37.1% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimo De Carolis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimo De Carolis's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 59.4% | 31.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 40.6% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Carolis usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Carolis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Carolis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Carolis usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Carolis usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Carolis usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Massimo De Carolis's chess games
All 62 games by Massimo De Carolis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Nicola Verrascina | 2,145 | ch-ITA qf | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefano Ferri | 1,930 | ch-ITA qf | B30 |
| Apr 2008 | Ronald Gouma | 1,920 | Rome Accademia Open 04 | B33 |
| Jan 1998 | Patrizio Ciotoli | 1,910 | ch-ITA qf | C01 |
| Jan 1998 | Giuseppe Guarnieri | 1,875 | Vitinia WE Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Vitinia Open | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 10th Vitinia Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 1,997 |
| Vitinia WE Open | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| Academia Cup Open | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 2,175 |
| ch-ITA qf | 1998 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| Rome Accademia Open 04 | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,902 |
| Rome Accademia Open | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,790 |
| 10th Rome Accademia Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimo De Carolis's chess games?
62 games by Massimo De Carolis, from Jul 2004 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 Massimo De Carolis has played.
What does Massimo De Carolis play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Massimo De Carolis opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimo De Carolis answers 1...d6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Massimo De Carolis play as White?
As White, Massimo De Carolis's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimo De Carolis play as Black?
As Black, Massimo De Carolis most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Massimo De Carolis's FIDE rating?
Massimo De Carolis is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Massimo De Carolis played?
Our database contains 62 games by Massimo De Carolis, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimo De Carolis?
62 games by Massimo De Carolis 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.