Prepare against Leonardo Loiacono
FM · Italy · World #3,466 classical · FIDE ID 895423
Our database contains 548 games by Leonardo Loiacono, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonardo Loiacono's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonardo Loiacono 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 | 2,320 | 2,327 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,282 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,202 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 548 | 183 | 213 | 152 | 33.4% |
| As White | 271 | 109 | 99 | 63 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 277 | 74 | 114 | 89 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonardo Loiacono's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonardo Loiacono's side.
First moves as White (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 189 | 69.7% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 42 | 15.5% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 9.2% | 64.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.2% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Loiacono usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Loiacono usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Loiacono usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 52.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Loiacono usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Loiacono usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Loiacono usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 57.8% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 21 | 18.1% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 7.8% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 40.4% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 37 | 37.4% | 43.2% |
| g6 | 15 | 15.2% | 73.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.1% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Leonardo Loiacono's chess games
All 548 games by Leonardo Loiacono in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 183 wins, 213 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 42 | 17/14/11 | 40.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 23/10/9 | 54.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Apr 2023 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Apr 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,567 | Titled Tue Late | A26 |
| May 2023 | Grigor Grigorov | 2,510 | Titled Tue Late | E39 |
| Mar 2023 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 128 | 71.5 | 2,358 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,157 |
| ch-ITA Online U20 KO | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,383 |
| 18th Padova Open A | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,313 |
| 3rd Villorba Vergani Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,181 |
| 78th ch-ITA sf | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,244 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Antonio Loiacono (11 games) · Edoardo Di Benedetto (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonardo Loiacono's chess games?
548 games by Leonardo Loiacono, from Jul 2013 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 Leonardo Loiacono has played.
What does Leonardo Loiacono play on the first move as White?
Across 271 games with White in our database, Leonardo Loiacono opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonardo Loiacono answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Leonardo Loiacono play as White?
As White, Leonardo Loiacono's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 271 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonardo Loiacono play as Black?
As Black, Leonardo Loiacono most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 54.8% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Leonardo Loiacono's FIDE rating?
Leonardo Loiacono is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Leonardo Loiacono played?
Our database contains 548 games by Leonardo Loiacono, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 213 draws, 152 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonardo Loiacono?
548 games by Leonardo Loiacono 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.