Prepare against Stefano Candura
Italy · World #47,250 classical · FIDE ID 809217
When preparing against Stefano Candura, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (88%).
Our database contains 63 games by Stefano Candura, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Candura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Candura 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 | 1,904 | 2,087 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 11 | 34 | 28.6% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Candura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Candura's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 90.9% | 48.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Candura usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Candura usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Candura usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Candura usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 11.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Stefano Candura's chess games
All 63 games by Stefano Candura 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Ariel Mosconi | 2,164 | 1st Piacenza Open | B06 |
| Feb 2001 | Carlo Barlocco | 2,129 | Ceriano Laghetto Open | C15 |
| Feb 2001 | Luca Tramalloni | 2,064 | Ceriano Laghetto Open | D35 |
| Jan 1999 | Francesco Accardo | 2,050 | Ischia Open | A40 |
| Dec 2005 | Francesco Grillo | 2,037 | 26th Milan Crespi Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceriano Laghetto Open | 2001 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,882 |
| 26th Milan Crespi Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,003 |
| Milan Crespi Open | 1998 | 7 | 1 | 1,834 |
| ch-Pavia Province | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,948 |
| Ischia Open | 2000 | 5 | 3 | 2,308 |
| 17th Crema Open A | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,790 |
| 1st Piacenza Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Candura's chess games?
63 games by Stefano Candura, 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 Stefano Candura has played.
What does Stefano Candura play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Stefano Candura opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Candura answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Stefano Candura play as White?
As White, Stefano Candura's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Candura play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Candura most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Stefano Candura's FIDE rating?
Stefano Candura is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Stefano Candura played?
Our database contains 63 games by Stefano Candura, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Candura?
63 games by Stefano Candura 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.