Prepare against Damiano Locci
Italy · World #8,505 classical · FIDE ID 819751
Our database contains 369 games by Damiano Locci, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damiano Locci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damiano Locci 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 | 2,195 | 2,223 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,218 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 156 | 62 | 151 | 42.3% |
| As White | 183 | 85 | 25 | 73 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 186 | 71 | 37 | 78 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damiano Locci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damiano Locci's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 37.7% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 66 | 36.1% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 31 | 16.9% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Locci usually continues Nc3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Locci usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Locci usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Locci usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Locci usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Locci usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 39.3% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 25 | 29.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 8.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.8% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 81.0% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Damiano Locci's chess games
All 369 games by Damiano Locci in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 156 wins, 62 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Alexandr Fier | 2,563 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,533 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Mar 2021 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,525 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Nov 2021 | Evandro Amorim Barbosa | 2,509 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Apr 2021 | Thies Heinemann | 2,502 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 78 | 33.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2010 | 30 | 16 | 2,065 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 28 | 14 | 2,292 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,214 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,323 |
| 14th Sautron Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,234 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,141 |
| Corrado Bitti Memorial 5th | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damiano Locci's chess games?
369 games by Damiano Locci, from Oct 2005 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 Damiano Locci has played.
What does Damiano Locci play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Damiano Locci opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damiano Locci answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Damiano Locci play as White?
As White, Damiano Locci's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damiano Locci play as Black?
As Black, Damiano Locci most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Elephant Gambit (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Damiano Locci's FIDE rating?
Damiano Locci is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Damiano Locci played?
Our database contains 369 games by Damiano Locci, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 62 draws, 151 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damiano Locci?
369 games by Damiano Locci 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.