Prepare against Damiano Lami
Italy · World #7,564 classical · FIDE ID 869090
Our database contains 95 games by Damiano Lami, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Damiano Lami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damiano Lami 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 | 2,213 | 2,213 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,272 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,297 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 42 | 15 | 38 | 44.2% |
| As White | 45 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 19 | 7 | 24 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damiano Lami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damiano Lami's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Lami usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lami usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lami usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 76.0% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Damiano Lami's chess games
All 95 games by Damiano Lami in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 42 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,502 | 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | B22 |
| Apr 2026 | Patrik Aalto | 2,310 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | Andrei Olhovik | 2,275 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| May 2020 | Diego Saul Rodri Flores Quillas | 2,245 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | B01 |
| May 2020 | Stefano Carbone | 2,091 | Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| Rome La Lupa Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,708 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,035 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 15th Rome Lazio Open | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,177 |
| Rome Accademia Winter | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,679 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damiano Lami's chess games?
95 games by Damiano Lami, from Jul 2010 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 Damiano Lami has played.
What does Damiano Lami play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Damiano Lami opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damiano Lami answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Damiano Lami play as White?
As White, Damiano Lami's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damiano Lami play as Black?
As Black, Damiano Lami most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Damiano Lami's FIDE rating?
Damiano Lami is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Damiano Lami played?
Our database contains 95 games by Damiano Lami, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damiano Lami?
95 games by Damiano Lami 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.