Prepare against Michelangelo Scalcione
FM · Italy · World #4,678 classical · FIDE ID 809390
Our database contains 537 games by Michelangelo Scalcione, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michelangelo Scalcione's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michelangelo Scalcione 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 | 2,282 | 2,455 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,363 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,339 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 537 | 241 | 110 | 186 | 44.9% |
| As White | 265 | 125 | 55 | 85 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 272 | 116 | 55 | 101 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michelangelo Scalcione's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michelangelo Scalcione's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 242 | 91.3% | 58.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 91% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Scalcione usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Scalcione usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Scalcione usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (65% of these games) — Scalcione usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Scalcione usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Scalcione usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 66 | 50.0% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 60 | 45.5% | 60.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 49 | 50.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 46 | 47.4% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Michelangelo Scalcione's chess games
All 537 games by Michelangelo Scalcione in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 241 wins, 110 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 44 | 21/10/13 | 47.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 35 | 19/8/8 | 54.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 18/5/8 | 58.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 11/0/1 | 91.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 83 | 39/14/30 | 47.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 17/4/12 | 51.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,582 | Rome Open | D12 |
| Jun 2008 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,572 | Conegliano Open | A41 |
| Feb 2002 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,560 | Montecatini Terme-A | E61 |
| Oct 2007 | Csaba Horvath | 2,536 | Rome Open | D39 |
| Aug 2011 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,526 | 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2012 | 23 | 14 | 2,253 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,319 |
| 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,355 |
| 65th ch-ITA | 2005 | 11 | 2 | 2,139 |
| chT-ITA | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,376 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
| ch-ITA 66th | 2006 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,211 |
| Montecatini Terme-A | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,384 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Paolo Vezzosi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michelangelo Scalcione's chess games?
537 games by Michelangelo Scalcione, from Apr 2003 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 Michelangelo Scalcione has played.
What does Michelangelo Scalcione play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Michelangelo Scalcione opens with 1.Nf3 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michelangelo Scalcione answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Michelangelo Scalcione play as White?
As White, Michelangelo Scalcione's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 54.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 58.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michelangelo Scalcione play as Black?
As Black, Michelangelo Scalcione most often plays: Philidor (83 games, 47.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Rat Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Michelangelo Scalcione's FIDE rating?
Michelangelo Scalcione is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Michelangelo Scalcione played?
Our database contains 537 games by Michelangelo Scalcione, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 110 draws, 186 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michelangelo Scalcione?
537 games by Michelangelo Scalcione 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.