Prepare against Wilton Inacio Calicoca
FM · Mozambique · World #36,209 classical · FIDE ID 14800268
When preparing against Wilton Inacio Calicoca, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 135 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 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 | 2,005 | 2,005 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 53 | 14 | 68 | 39.3% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 9 | 25 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 26 | 5 | 43 | 35.1% |
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 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 78.7% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Calicoca usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 52.0% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Wilton Inacio Calicoca's chess games
All 135 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - Aug 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: 53 wins, 14 draws, 68 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% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
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% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 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?
135 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca, from Oct 2012 to Aug 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 61 games with White in our database, Wilton Inacio Calicoca opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilton Inacio Calicoca answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% 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 61 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); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Wilton Inacio Calicoca's FIDE rating?
Wilton Inacio Calicoca is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Wilton Inacio Calicoca played?
Our database contains 135 games by Wilton Inacio Calicoca, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 14 draws, 68 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilton Inacio Calicoca?
135 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.