Prepare against Tristan Calistri
IM · France · World #8,080 classical · FIDE ID 607843
When preparing against Tristan Calistri, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 401 games by Tristan Calistri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tristan Calistri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tristan Calistri 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 | 2,203 | 2,407 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,314 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,349 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 151 | 101 | 149 | 37.7% |
| As White | 194 | 84 | 54 | 56 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 207 | 67 | 47 | 93 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tristan Calistri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tristan Calistri's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 188 | 96.9% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Calistri usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Calistri usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Calistri usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Calistri usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Calistri usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 80.4% | 44.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 9.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 88.3% | 43.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Tristan Calistri's chess games
All 401 games by Tristan Calistri 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: 151 wins, 101 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/7/12 | 29.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 10/6/14 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,591 | 29th Cappelle Open | B67 |
| May 2008 | Namig Guliyev | 2,542 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | B84 |
| Feb 2020 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,533 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Oct 2017 | Yinglun Xu | 2,526 | Corsica Coca Cola blitz Open | E97 |
| Oct 2003 | Alexei Barsov | 2,525 | chT2-FRA 0304 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 32 | 18 | 2,332 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,084 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2018 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2007 | 14 | 2 | 2,278 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,239 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tristan Calistri's chess games?
401 games by Tristan Calistri, 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 Tristan Calistri has played.
What does Tristan Calistri play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Tristan Calistri opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tristan Calistri answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Tristan Calistri play as White?
As White, Tristan Calistri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tristan Calistri play as Black?
As Black, Tristan Calistri most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Tristan Calistri's FIDE rating?
Tristan Calistri is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Tristan Calistri played?
Our database contains 401 games by Tristan Calistri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 101 draws, 149 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tristan Calistri?
401 games by Tristan Calistri 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.