Prepare against Gabriele Lumachi
IM · Italy · World #848 classical · FIDE ID 2817247
When preparing against Gabriele Lumachi, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 552 games by Gabriele Lumachi, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gabriele Lumachi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriele Lumachi 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 | 2,467 | 2,473 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,404 | 2,404 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,413 | 2,413 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 552 | 216 | 214 | 122 | 39.1% |
| As White | 266 | 116 | 105 | 45 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 286 | 100 | 109 | 77 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriele Lumachi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriele Lumachi's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 50.0% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 52 | 19.5% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 15.4% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 29 | 10.9% | 69.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lumachi usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lumachi usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lumachi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lumachi usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lumachi usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lumachi usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 47.8% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 38 | 27.9% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 10.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.4% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 51.7% | 40.2% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 42.7% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Gabriele Lumachi's chess games
All 552 games by Gabriele Lumachi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Sep 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: 216 wins, 214 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/14/4 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/11/0 | 21.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 7/12/12 | 22.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/8/1 | 55.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,571 | ch-ITA 83rd | A04 |
| Sep 2025 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,529 | Castling in the Castle | A13 |
| Sep 2025 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,507 | Castling in the Castle | E16 |
| Nov 2024 | Alberto David | 2,494 | ch-ITA 83rd | A15 |
| Oct 2023 | Joseph Girel | 2,494 | 60th Wch U20 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardinia World Open A | 2025 | 17 | 10 | 2,357 |
| Basel Christmas Open | 2023 | 14 | 10 | 2,448 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 14 | 9 | 2,492 |
| ch-Brescia Province | 2015 | 12 | 5 | 1,495 |
| ch-ITA 83rd | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,537 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 3 | 1,879 |
| ch-ITA 82nd | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,337 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Francesco Bettalli (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriele Lumachi's chess games?
552 games by Gabriele Lumachi, from Mar 2015 to Sep 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 Gabriele Lumachi has played.
What does Gabriele Lumachi play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Gabriele Lumachi opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriele Lumachi answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gabriele Lumachi play as White?
As White, Gabriele Lumachi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriele Lumachi play as Black?
As Black, Gabriele Lumachi most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 286 games.
What is Gabriele Lumachi's FIDE rating?
Gabriele Lumachi is currently rated 2,467 in classical chess, 2,404 in rapid and 2,413 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gabriele Lumachi played?
Our database contains 552 games by Gabriele Lumachi, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 214 draws, 122 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriele Lumachi?
552 games by Gabriele Lumachi 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.