Prepare against Antonino Lo Piccolo
Italy · World #38,676 classical · FIDE ID 855286
Our database contains 69 games by Antonino Lo Piccolo, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonino Lo Piccolo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonino Lo Piccolo 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 | 1,941 | 2,012 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,954 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,012 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 30 | 14 | 25 | 43.5% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 54.3% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 40.0% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 39.5% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Piccolo usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Piccolo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Piccolo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Piccolo usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Piccolo usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Piccolo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 65.0% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Antonino Lo Piccolo's chess games
All 69 games by Antonino Lo Piccolo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 30 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Tiziano Ravagnani | 2,023 | 3rd Terrasini Mediterranean Open | D87 |
| Feb 2011 | Renato Campo | 2,003 | ch-Trapani Province | B31 |
| Jan 2010 | Giacomo Bertino | 2,002 | ch-Trapani Province | E90 |
| Jan 2012 | John Cleal | 1,924 | ch-Trapani Province | A57 |
| Jul 2012 | Alessandro Bocci | 1,905 | 3rd Terre degli Elimi Open | A71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Trapani Province | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 1,902 |
| 18th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| 3rd Terrasini Mediterranean Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,904 |
| 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,730 |
| 3rd Terre degli Elimi Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 1st Erice Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-Sicilia Regional | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| 17th Nicolo La Rosa Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonino Lo Piccolo's chess games?
69 games by Antonino Lo Piccolo, from Nov 2009 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 Antonino Lo Piccolo has played.
What does Antonino Lo Piccolo play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Antonino Lo Piccolo opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonino Lo Piccolo answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Antonino Lo Piccolo play as White?
As White, Antonino Lo Piccolo's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonino Lo Piccolo play as Black?
As Black, Antonino Lo Piccolo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Antonino Lo Piccolo's FIDE rating?
Antonino Lo Piccolo is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Antonino Lo Piccolo played?
Our database contains 69 games by Antonino Lo Piccolo, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonino Lo Piccolo?
69 games by Antonino Lo Piccolo 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.