Prepare against Michele Casarosa
Italy · World #80,095 classical · FIDE ID 814784
When preparing against Michele Casarosa, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 52 games by Michele Casarosa, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michele Casarosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Casarosa 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 | 1,789 | 2,014 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,887 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 9 | 15 | 28 | 17.3% |
| As White | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 11.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Casarosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Casarosa's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 80.8% | 26.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 26.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Casarosa usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Casarosa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Casarosa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Casarosa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Casarosa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Casarosa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Michele Casarosa's chess games
All 52 games by Michele Casarosa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Riccardo Annoni | 2,067 | ch-Livorno Provinz | B26 |
| Feb 2001 | Franco Squarci | 2,050 | Viareggio Open | E62 |
| Sep 1990 | Fabio Grubesich | 1,900 | 32nd Imperia Open | C20 |
| Dec 2006 | Simone Garofalo | 1,878 | Florence Open 14th | B33 |
| Dec 2006 | Guido Salerni | 1,870 | Florence Open 14th | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Imperia Open | 1990 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| ch-ITA sf 61st | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,910 |
| Florence Open 14th | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,921 |
| 13th Lucca Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| 4th Pescia Open A | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,620 |
| 12th Lucca Open | 2000 | 5 | 2 | 1,736 |
| 7th Livorno Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Viareggio Open | 2001 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Casarosa's chess games?
52 games by Michele Casarosa, from Apr 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 Michele Casarosa has played.
What does Michele Casarosa play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Michele Casarosa opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Casarosa answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Michele Casarosa play as White?
As White, Michele Casarosa's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Casarosa play as Black?
As Black, Michele Casarosa most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michele Casarosa's FIDE rating?
Michele Casarosa is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Michele Casarosa played?
Our database contains 52 games by Michele Casarosa, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (17.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Casarosa?
52 games by Michele Casarosa 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.