Prepare against Paolo Cardona
Italy · World #74,338 classical · FIDE ID 834637
When preparing against Paolo Cardona, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 33 games by Paolo Cardona, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Cardona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Cardona 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 | 1,807 | 1,919 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,917 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,921 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Cardona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Cardona's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cardona usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Cardona usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cardona usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Cardona usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cardona usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Cardona usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 92.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Paolo Cardona's chess games
All 33 games by Paolo Cardona in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Antonino Faraci | 2,060 | Imperia Corallo Open A 1st | D00 |
| Nov 2008 | Salvatore Gallitto | 1,960 | 3rd Imperia Corallo Open A | A00 |
| Nov 2006 | Giancarlo Tortorella | 1,913 | Imperia Corallo Open A 1st | C96 |
| Nov 2008 | Jean Dominique Coqueraut | 1,892 | 2nd Recco Open | D36 |
| Nov 2008 | Enzo Pieri | 1,846 | 2nd Recco Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Imperia Open A | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,873 |
| 8th Ventimiglia Weekend | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,669 |
| 4th Recco Open B | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 1,770 |
| 2nd Recco Open | 2008 | 4 | 3 | 2,056 |
| Imperia Corallo Open A 1st | 2006 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-Lombardia | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
| 2nd Imperia Corallo Open A | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,857 |
| 3rd Imperia Corallo Open A | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Cardona's chess games?
33 games by Paolo Cardona, from Jan 2007 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 Paolo Cardona has played.
What does Paolo Cardona play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Paolo Cardona opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Cardona answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Paolo Cardona play as White?
As White, Paolo Cardona's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Cardona play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Cardona most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Paolo Cardona's FIDE rating?
Paolo Cardona is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Paolo Cardona played?
Our database contains 33 games by Paolo Cardona, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Cardona?
33 games by Paolo Cardona 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.