Prepare against Valerio Carnicelli
IM · Italy · World #1,336 classical · FIDE ID 856185
When preparing against Valerio Carnicelli, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 15.4% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,125 games by Valerio Carnicelli, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valerio Carnicelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerio Carnicelli 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 | 2,422 | 2,456 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,392 | 2,461 | Oct 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,336 | 2,377 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,125 | 477 | 223 | 425 | 42.4% |
| As White | 574 | 264 | 107 | 203 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 551 | 213 | 116 | 222 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerio Carnicelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerio Carnicelli's side.
First moves as White (574 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 477 | 83.1% | 54.4% |
| b3 | 45 | 7.8% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 4.5% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 4.0% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Carnicelli usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Carnicelli usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Carnicelli usually continues d4 (58.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 51.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Carnicelli usually continues Bb2 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Carnicelli usually continues Bb2 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Carnicelli usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 44.4% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 95 | 37.7% | 48.9% |
| e6 | 21 | 8.3% | 61.9% |
| d6 | 16 | 6.3% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 124 | 62.9% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 60 | 30.5% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Valerio Carnicelli's chess games
All 1,125 games by Valerio Carnicelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Sep 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: 477 wins, 223 draws, 425 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 63 | 20/10/33 | 31.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 21/8/20 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 45 | 20/6/19 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 42 | 20/7/15 | 47.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 30 | 11/11/8 | 36.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 26 | 4/9/13 | 15.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 8/1/15 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,689 | Titled Tue | B46 |
| Jun 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,678 | Titled Tue | C54 |
| May 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | C53 |
| Sep 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Motylev | 2,641 | Titled Tue | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 519 | 265 | 2,347 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,613 |
| ch-ITA 82nd | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,444 |
| ch-ITA 83rd | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-ITA 81st | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,379 |
| ch-ITA U14 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,797 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,913 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luca Jr Moroni (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerio Carnicelli's chess games?
1,125 games by Valerio Carnicelli, from Jul 2008 to Sep 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 Valerio Carnicelli has played.
What does Valerio Carnicelli play on the first move as White?
Across 574 games with White in our database, Valerio Carnicelli opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerio Carnicelli answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Valerio Carnicelli play as White?
As White, Valerio Carnicelli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (45 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 574 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerio Carnicelli play as Black?
As Black, Valerio Carnicelli most often plays: Slav Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 551 games.
What is Valerio Carnicelli's FIDE rating?
Valerio Carnicelli is currently rated 2,422 in classical chess, 2,392 in rapid and 2,336 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Valerio Carnicelli played?
Our database contains 1,125 games by Valerio Carnicelli, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 477 wins, 223 draws, 425 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerio Carnicelli?
1,125 games by Valerio Carnicelli 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.