Prepare against Wilton Inacio Calicoca
FM · Mozambique · World #36,330 classical · FIDE ID 14800268
When preparing against Wilton Inacio Calicoca, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 140 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Wilton Inacio Calicoca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilton Inacio Calicoca 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 | 1,953 | 2,218 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,007 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,959 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 54 | 14 | 72 | 38.6% |
| As White | 64 | 27 | 9 | 28 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 27 | 5 | 44 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilton Inacio Calicoca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilton Inacio Calicoca's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 76.6% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 54.5% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 27.3% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Wilton Inacio Calicoca's chess games
All 140 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 54 wins, 14 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,537 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Mar 2017 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,455 | Titled Tue | B17 |
| Jun 2013 | Daniel Jere | 2,386 | Uige Open | E17 |
| Jun 2013 | Daniel Cawdery | 2,345 | Uige Open | B34 |
| Jan 2016 | Shankar Gauri | 2,341 | Titled Tue | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2019 | 52 | 18.5 | 2,138 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,138 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,027 |
| Uige Open | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,416 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilton Inacio Calicoca's chess games?
140 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca, from Oct 2012 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 Wilton Inacio Calicoca has played.
What does Wilton Inacio Calicoca play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Wilton Inacio Calicoca opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilton Inacio Calicoca answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Wilton Inacio Calicoca play as White?
As White, Wilton Inacio Calicoca's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilton Inacio Calicoca play as Black?
As Black, Wilton Inacio Calicoca most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Wilton Inacio Calicoca's FIDE rating?
Wilton Inacio Calicoca is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,959 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Wilton Inacio Calicoca played?
Our database contains 140 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 14 draws, 72 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilton Inacio Calicoca?
140 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca 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.