Prepare against Lionello Morganti
Italy · World #106,681 classical · FIDE ID 823643
When preparing against Lionello Morganti, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Lionello Morganti, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lionello Morganti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lionello Morganti 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 | 1,710 | 1,785 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 32 | 28 | 45 | 30.5% |
| As White | 54 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lionello Morganti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lionello Morganti's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 45.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.4% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Morganti usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Morganti usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Morganti usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 65.5% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Lionello Morganti's chess games
All 105 games by Lionello Morganti in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 32 wins, 28 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A27 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Markus Nemetz | 1,867 | 8th Cattolica Open B | E87 |
| Sep 2018 | Silvia Bordin | 1,810 | 13th Chioggia Open B | C45 |
| Dec 2022 | Gabriele Pietrobon | 1,745 | 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open B | B07 |
| Dec 2005 | Carmelo Russo | 1,728 | 8th Padova Open | B25 |
| Dec 2000 | Giuseppe De Napoli | 1,723 | 3rd Padova Open B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Padova Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,906 |
| Bernate Open | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,320 |
| 2nd Padova Open B | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,507 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,549 |
| ch-Veneto qf 63rd | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 8th Cattolica Open B | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| 5th Padova Open A | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,478 |
| 3rd Padova Open B | 2000 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lionello Morganti's chess games?
105 games by Lionello Morganti, from Sep 2016 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 Lionello Morganti has played.
What does Lionello Morganti play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Lionello Morganti opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lionello Morganti answers 1...d6 (66% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lionello Morganti play as White?
As White, Lionello Morganti's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lionello Morganti play as Black?
As Black, Lionello Morganti most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Lionello Morganti's FIDE rating?
Lionello Morganti is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Lionello Morganti played?
Our database contains 105 games by Lionello Morganti, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 28 draws, 45 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lionello Morganti?
105 games by Lionello Morganti 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.