Prepare against Vincenzo Carlomagno
Italy · World #31,791 classical · FIDE ID 859613
When preparing against Vincenzo Carlomagno, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 78 games by Vincenzo Carlomagno, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincenzo Carlomagno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincenzo Carlomagno 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 | 1,975 | 2,124 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,986 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,079 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 32 | 18 | 28 | 41.0% |
| As White | 38 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 60.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincenzo Carlomagno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincenzo Carlomagno's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 89.5% | 72.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 72.1% score
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Carlomagno usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Carlomagno usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Carlomagno usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Carlomagno usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Carlomagno usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 23.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Vincenzo Carlomagno's chess games
All 78 games by Vincenzo Carlomagno in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 32 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Heiko Schaefer | 2,083 | 9th Amantea Open A | C00 |
| Sep 2011 | Antonio Scerbo | 2,080 | 9th Amantea Open A | A41 |
| Sep 2011 | Emilio Sarro | 1,979 | 9th Amantea Open A | C00 |
| Jan 2012 | Elvin Buda | 1,917 | 5th Palmi Open | B01 |
| Jan 2011 | Pasquale Rizzuti | 1,840 | 4th St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open B | B60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Amantea Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| 5th Palmi Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,808 |
| 4th St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open B | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
| 6th Amantea Open B | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,647 |
| 8th Amantea Open B | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| 7th Amantea Open B | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,687 |
| 3rd Costa Viola Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,831 |
| 1st Filadelfia Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincenzo Carlomagno's chess games?
78 games by Vincenzo Carlomagno, from Jan 2010 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 Vincenzo Carlomagno has played.
What does Vincenzo Carlomagno play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Vincenzo Carlomagno opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincenzo Carlomagno answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Vincenzo Carlomagno play as White?
As White, Vincenzo Carlomagno's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincenzo Carlomagno play as Black?
As Black, Vincenzo Carlomagno most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Vincenzo Carlomagno's FIDE rating?
Vincenzo Carlomagno is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Vincenzo Carlomagno played?
Our database contains 78 games by Vincenzo Carlomagno, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincenzo Carlomagno?
78 games by Vincenzo Carlomagno 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.