Prepare against Livio Taufer
Italy · World #132,485 classical · FIDE ID 890529
When preparing against Livio Taufer, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Livio Taufer, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Livio Taufer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Livio Taufer 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 | 1,640 | 1,768 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 8 | 13 | 20 | 19.5% |
| As White | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Livio Taufer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Livio Taufer's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 31.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Taufer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Taufer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Taufer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Taufer usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Taufer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Taufer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Livio Taufer's chess games
All 41 games by Livio Taufer in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Sandor Reyna Hernandez | 1,941 | 36th Arco Open | E76 |
| Apr 2015 | Marc Cluyts | 1,941 | 2nd Arco Pasqua Open | C30 |
| Oct 2015 | Frank Wagner | 1,899 | 37th Arco Open | D04 |
| Jun 2021 | Markus Nemetz | 1,867 | 8th Cattolica Open B | B21 |
| Oct 2015 | Ingenuin Sigmund | 1,814 | 37th Arco Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| 8th Cattolica Open B | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,689 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,863 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,448 |
| 6th Arco Christmas Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,728 |
| 31st Bad Woerishofen Open | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,674 |
| 2nd Arco Pasqua Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,000 |
| 1st Arco Pasqua Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Livio Taufer's chess games?
41 games by Livio Taufer, from Mar 2012 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 Livio Taufer has played.
What does Livio Taufer play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Livio Taufer opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Livio Taufer answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Livio Taufer play as White?
As White, Livio Taufer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Livio Taufer play as Black?
As Black, Livio Taufer most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Livio Taufer's FIDE rating?
Livio Taufer is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,768 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Livio Taufer played?
Our database contains 41 games by Livio Taufer, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Livio Taufer?
41 games by Livio Taufer 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.