Prepare against Rodrigo Canonico
Brazil · World #83,739 classical · FIDE ID 22731644
When preparing against Rodrigo Canonico, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 30.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Rodrigo Canonico, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Canonico's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo Canonico 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 | 1,778 | 1,881 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,818 | 1,856 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,724 | 1,827 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 70 | 23 | 77 | 41.2% |
| As White | 86 | 35 | 13 | 38 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 84 | 35 | 10 | 39 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Canonico's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Canonico's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Canonico usually continues d4 (39.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Canonico usually continues Nc3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Canonico usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 29 | 76.3% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Rodrigo Canonico's chess games
All 170 games by Rodrigo Canonico in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 70 wins, 23 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 33 | 10/6/17 | 30.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 34 | 14/6/14 | 41.2% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Karline De Valesio Pinto Filho | 1,987 | 88th ch-BRA | A85 |
| Apr 2019 | Thiago Ribeiro Felix | 1,932 | 1st Campina Grande | B22 |
| Jan 2020 | Soares,Lucas Vicente | 1,923 | 27th Sao Paulo Hebraica Open | C01 |
| Dec 2022 | Niceas Arcoverde Gusmao Neto | 1,873 | 88th ch-BRA | B19 |
| Apr 2019 | Antonio Gomes Da Silva Junior | 1,803 | 1st Campina Grande | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U1800 | 2022 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,656 |
| 88th ch-BRA | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,713 |
| 5th Joao Pessoa Caldas Memorial | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,730 |
| 6th Pessoense Master | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,586 |
| 4th Joao Pessoa Caldas Memorial U2000 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,749 |
| 1st Campina Grande | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,922 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Canonico's chess games?
170 games by Rodrigo Canonico, from Sep 2017 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 Rodrigo Canonico has played.
What does Rodrigo Canonico play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Canonico opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Canonico answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Canonico play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Canonico's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Vienna Game (24 games, 54.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Canonico play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Canonico most often plays: Dutch Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Rodrigo Canonico's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Canonico is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,818 in rapid and 1,724 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Rodrigo Canonico played?
Our database contains 170 games by Rodrigo Canonico, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 23 draws, 77 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Canonico?
170 games by Rodrigo Canonico 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.