Prepare against Luca Jr Moroni
GM · Italy · World #278 classical · FIDE ID 865834
Our database contains 4,176 games by Luca Jr Moroni, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Jr Moroni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Jr Moroni 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 | 2,556 | 2,601 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,537 | 2,548 | Jun 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,543 | 2,573 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,176 | 2,235 | 829 | 1,112 | 53.5% |
| As White | 2,102 | 1,212 | 386 | 504 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 2,074 | 1,023 | 443 | 608 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Jr Moroni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Jr Moroni's side.
First moves as White (2,102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,241 | 59.0% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 464 | 22.1% | 59.9% |
| e4 | 203 | 9.7% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 149 | 7.1% | 65.8% |
| Nc3 | 19 | 0.9% | 73.7% |
| b3 | 17 | 0.8% | 79.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Moroni usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Bf4 (77.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 59.9% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Nc3 (50.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (940 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 305 | 32.4% | 69.8% |
| e5 | 282 | 30.0% | 59.8% |
| c5 | 153 | 16.3% | 56.2% |
| d6 | 83 | 8.8% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 82 | 8.7% | 62.2% |
| c6 | 20 | 2.1% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (676 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 259 | 38.3% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 208 | 30.8% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 115 | 17.0% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 74 | 10.9% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 1.9% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
Luca Jr Moroni's chess games
All 4,176 games by Luca Jr Moroni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 2,235 wins, 829 draws, 1,112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 513 | 368/46/99 | 71.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 205 | 111/44/50 | 54.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 141 | 84/23/34 | 59.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 128 | 56/26/46 | 43.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 105 | 52/24/29 | 49.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 83 | 52/17/14 | 62.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 67 | 34/18/15 | 50.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 30/7/20 | 52.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 50 | 21/17/12 | 42.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 26/12/11 | 53.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 720 | 443/89/188 | 61.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 111 | 52/16/43 | 46.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 99 | 29/32/38 | 29.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 82 | 26/18/38 | 31.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 77 | 34/24/19 | 44.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 62 | 26/16/20 | 41.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 53 | 19/12/22 | 35.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 43 | 19/6/18 | 44.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 41 | 16/17/8 | 39.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 40 | 11/17/12 | 27.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,832 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Feb 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,767 | Titled Tue Late | E43 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,764 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | 2,763 | Wch Blitz | A92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,996 | 1,307.5 | 2,516 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 99 | 59 | 2,451 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 41.5 | 2,476 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 30 | 14 | 2,473 |
| chess.com Speed U20 | 2019 | 26 | 6.5 | 2,471 |
| Wch U18 | 2018 | 22 | 15 | 2,539 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 15 | 2,553 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 21 | 14 | 2,462 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Parham Maghsoodloo (38 games) · Nikolas Theodorou (26 games) · Lorenzo Lodici (25 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (22 games) · Sabino Brunello (21 games) · Pier Luigi Basso (21 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (21 games) · Alexey Sarana (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Jr Moroni's chess games?
4,176 games by Luca Jr Moroni, from Apr 2009 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 Luca Jr Moroni has played.
What does Luca Jr Moroni play on the first move as White?
Across 2,102 games with White in our database, Luca Jr Moroni opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Jr Moroni answers 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Luca Jr Moroni play as White?
As White, Luca Jr Moroni's most-played openings in our database are: London System (513 games, 71.7% win rate); English Opening (205 games, 54.1% win rate); Indian Defense (141 games, 59.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Jr Moroni play as Black?
As Black, Luca Jr Moroni most often plays: Modern Defense (720 games, 61.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (111 games, 46.8% win rate); Indian Defense (99 games, 29.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,074 games.
What is Luca Jr Moroni's FIDE rating?
Luca Jr Moroni is currently rated 2,556 in classical chess, 2,537 in rapid and 2,543 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,601 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Luca Jr Moroni played?
Our database contains 4,176 games by Luca Jr Moroni, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,235 wins, 829 draws, 1,112 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Jr Moroni?
4,176 games by Luca Jr Moroni 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.