Prepare against Cristian Luconi
FM · Argentina · World #6,481 classical · FIDE ID 110655
When preparing against Cristian Luconi, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Cristian Luconi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Luconi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Luconi 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 | 2,235 | 2,317 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,266 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,272 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 51 | 56 | 36 | 35.7% |
| As White | 76 | 35 | 25 | 16 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 16 | 31 | 20 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Luconi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Luconi's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 98.7% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Luconi usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Luconi usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Luconi usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Luconi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 51.4% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 17 | 48.6% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Cristian Luconi's chess games
All 143 games by Cristian Luconi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 56 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 1/9/5 | 6.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,574 | ch-ARG 82nd | A43 |
| Aug 2005 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,551 | 3rd American Continental | D03 |
| Jan 2004 | Alejandro Needleman | 2,420 | 10th Marun Memorial A | A46 |
| Aug 2003 | Alberto Escobedo Tinajero | 2,405 | 2nd American Continental | D12 |
| Dec 2008 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,363 | Pereyra Puebla Memorial 07th | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Chile | 2008 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,294 |
| 3rd American Continental | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-Mendoza | 2003 | 11 | 9 | 2,430 |
| 2nd American Continental | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-ARG 82nd | 2008 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,175 |
| 3rd Pereyra Puebla Memorial | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,434 |
| Pereyra Puebla Memorial 07th | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,284 |
| Mendoza ITT | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Luconi's chess games?
143 games by Cristian Luconi, from Apr 2003 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 Cristian Luconi has played.
What does Cristian Luconi play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Cristian Luconi opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Luconi answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Cristian Luconi play as White?
As White, Cristian Luconi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Luconi play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Luconi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Cristian Luconi's FIDE rating?
Cristian Luconi is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Cristian Luconi played?
Our database contains 143 games by Cristian Luconi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 56 draws, 36 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Luconi?
143 games by Cristian Luconi 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.