Prepare against Paolo Carola
Italy · World #101,503 classical · FIDE ID 811645
When preparing against Paolo Carola, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 91 games by Paolo Carola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Carola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Carola 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 | 1,725 | 2,060 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,867 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,793 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 25 | 23 | 43 | 27.5% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 8 | 29 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Carola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Carola's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 85.7% | 31.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.3% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 31.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Carola usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Carola usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Carola usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Carola usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Carola usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Carola usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Paolo Carola's chess games
All 91 games by Paolo Carola 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: 25 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Michele Mannu | 2,128 | Porto Mannu Open | A07 |
| Nov 2002 | Luigi Carzolio | 2,026 | Ducale Open 10th | B01 |
| Sep 2010 | Federico Cangiano | 1,960 | 8th Amantea Open A | D04 |
| Feb 2007 | Lorenzo Castellano | 1,886 | Rome Accademia Open | C55 |
| Nov 2006 | Elia Calisi | 1,884 | 9th Siena Magari Memorial | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Cesenatico Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| 8th Amantea Open A | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,758 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,918 |
| Condino Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,724 |
| 14th ch-NATO | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,278 |
| 9th Siena Magari Memorial | 2006 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,771 |
| Rome Accademia Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Carola's chess games?
91 games by Paolo Carola, 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 Paolo Carola has played.
What does Paolo Carola play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Paolo Carola opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Carola answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Paolo Carola play as White?
As White, Paolo Carola's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Carola play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Carola most often plays: Petrov's Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Paolo Carola's FIDE rating?
Paolo Carola is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Paolo Carola played?
Our database contains 91 games by Paolo Carola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Carola?
91 games by Paolo Carola 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.