Prepare against Carlo Luciani
Italy · World #10,288 classical · FIDE ID 800627
Our database contains 409 games by Carlo Luciani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Luciani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Luciani 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 | 2,165 | 2,262 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,242 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,228 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 169 | 109 | 131 | 41.3% |
| As White | 205 | 99 | 47 | 59 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 204 | 70 | 62 | 72 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Luciani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Luciani's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 96.1% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.4% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Luciani usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Luciani usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Luciani usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Luciani usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Luciani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Luciani usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 65.2% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 22 | 31.9% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Carlo Luciani's chess games
All 409 games by Carlo Luciani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 169 wins, 109 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/6/15 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 16/8/10 | 47.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Nenad Sulava | 2,467 | 21st Arco Open | B28 |
| Jan 2007 | Lexy Ortega | 2,442 | 13th Verona Open | B43 |
| Feb 2000 | Marko Tratar | 2,439 | 5th Nova Gorica Open | E61 |
| Sep 1994 | Alberto E Colombo | 2,439 | 36th Imperia Open A | A43 |
| Jun 2026 | Ftacnik,L | 2,423 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caorle Open | 1989 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,147 |
| 21st Arco Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| 7th Nova Gorica Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| 41st Arco Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,065 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| 22nd Arco Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| 5th Nova Gorica Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Luciani's chess games?
409 games by Carlo Luciani, from Apr 2003 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 Carlo Luciani has played.
What does Carlo Luciani play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Carlo Luciani opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.f4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Luciani answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Carlo Luciani play as White?
As White, Carlo Luciani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Luciani play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Luciani most often plays: Benoni Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Carlo Luciani's FIDE rating?
Carlo Luciani is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Carlo Luciani played?
Our database contains 409 games by Carlo Luciani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 109 draws, 131 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Luciani?
409 games by Carlo Luciani 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.