Prepare against Stefano Caldarola
Italy · World #63,317 classical · FIDE ID 858340
When preparing against Stefano Caldarola, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 59 games by Stefano Caldarola, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Caldarola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Caldarola 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 | 1,844 | 1,891 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,870 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,925 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 35.6% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Caldarola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Caldarola's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 96.8% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Caldarola usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Caldarola usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Caldarola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Caldarola usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Stefano Caldarola's chess games
All 59 games by Stefano Caldarola in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Mario Bossoni | 1,952 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | B01 |
| Dec 2011 | Pierino Piantoni | 1,932 | 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | D30 |
| Dec 2013 | Mario Caldi | 1,865 | 24th Robecchetto Open B | E70 |
| Dec 2014 | Alberto Buzio | 1,835 | Robecchetto Open B 25th | A60 |
| Dec 2014 | Italo Recanatini | 1,808 | Robecchetto Open B 25th | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Open D | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 1,675 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open B | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,870 |
| Robecchetto Open B 25th | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,906 |
| 5th Lugano New Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| Crema Open 22nd | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,660 |
| 24th Robecchetto Open B | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,034 |
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B 17th | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Caldarola's chess games?
59 games by Stefano Caldarola, from May 2011 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 Stefano Caldarola has played.
What does Stefano Caldarola play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Stefano Caldarola opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Caldarola answers 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Stefano Caldarola play as White?
As White, Stefano Caldarola's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Caldarola play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Caldarola most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Stefano Caldarola's FIDE rating?
Stefano Caldarola is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Stefano Caldarola played?
Our database contains 59 games by Stefano Caldarola, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 18 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Caldarola?
59 games by Stefano Caldarola 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.