Prepare against Michele Cordara
FM · Italy · World #38,007 classical · FIDE ID 801410
Our database contains 257 games by Michele Cordara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michele Cordara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Cordara 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 | 1,944 | 2,187 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,981 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 79 | 85 | 93 | 30.7% |
| As White | 131 | 38 | 46 | 47 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 126 | 41 | 39 | 46 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Cordara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Cordara's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 60 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 27.5% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 22 | 16.8% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.3% | 64.3% |
| g4 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 47.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Cordara usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Cordara usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Cordara usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Cordara usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Cordara usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Cordara usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 79.4% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.9% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 83.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Michele Cordara's chess games
All 257 games by Michele Cordara 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: 79 wins, 85 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 10/9/12 | 32.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Robert Loncar | 2,440 | Forli Open | A24 |
| Jan 1995 | Lexy Ortega | 2,435 | Celle Ligure Open | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Marco Sbarra | 2,285 | Celle Ligure Open | A25 |
| Jan 1997 | Zivojin Z Ljubisavljevic | 2,275 | Celle Ligure Open | A37 |
| Dec 1983 | Stuart Wagman | 2,260 | Reggio Emilia-26 B 8384 | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celle Ligure Open | 1997 | 24 | 11 | 2,162 |
| Reggio Emilia-26 B 8384 | 1984 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| 27th Isola d'Elba Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| 41st ch-ITA sf | 1981 | 9 | 4 | 2,017 |
| 5th ch-Mediterranean | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,151 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Cordara's chess games?
257 games by Michele Cordara, 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 Michele Cordara has played.
What does Michele Cordara play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Michele Cordara opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Cordara answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Michele Cordara play as White?
As White, Michele Cordara's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 32.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Cordara play as Black?
As Black, Michele Cordara most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Michele Cordara's FIDE rating?
Michele Cordara is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Michele Cordara played?
Our database contains 257 games by Michele Cordara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 85 draws, 93 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Cordara?
257 games by Michele Cordara 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.