Prepare against Lorenzo Lodici
GM · Italy · World #196 classical · FIDE ID 884189
Our database contains 1,456 games by Lorenzo Lodici, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lorenzo Lodici's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenzo Lodici 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 | 2,583 | 2,601 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,497 | 2,499 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,516 | 2,516 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,456 | 687 | 373 | 395 | 47.2% |
| As White | 730 | 363 | 179 | 188 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 726 | 324 | 194 | 207 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenzo Lodici's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenzo Lodici's side.
First moves as White (729 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 356 | 48.8% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 272 | 37.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 4.9% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 28 | 3.8% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 21 | 2.9% | 54.8% |
| b3 | 11 | 1.5% | 86.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Lodici usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lodici usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lodici usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lodici usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Lodici usually continues Nf3 (66.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lodici usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 168 | 52.7% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 117 | 36.7% | 59.8% |
| c6 | 16 | 5.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 2.8% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 56.4% | 61.0% |
| d5 | 54 | 23.1% | 65.7% |
| f5 | 36 | 15.4% | 63.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.0% | 92.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Lorenzo Lodici's chess games
All 1,456 games by Lorenzo Lodici in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 687 wins, 373 draws, 395 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 60 | 32/14/14 | 53.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 25/15/8 | 52.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 32 | 18/6/8 | 56.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 16/7/9 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 62 | 31/15/16 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 58 | 35/11/12 | 60.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 52 | 23/15/14 | 44.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 46 | 20/13/13 | 43.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 43 | 15/14/14 | 34.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 37 | 12/13/12 | 32.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 19 | 11/7/1 | 57.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | 2,729 | American Cup Blitz 2026 | B44 |
| Nov 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,729 | FIDE World Cup | C85 |
| Sep 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,724 | Olympiad-45 | E43 |
| Jul 2021 | Peter Svidler | 2,714 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Sep 2025 | S Vidit | 2,712 | Titled Tue | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 276 | 162 | 2,441 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,577 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 20 | 13 | 2,662 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,416 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,722 |
| ch-ITA U14 | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,014 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2023 | 16 | 12 | 2,586 |
| Monselice La Giostra della Rocca | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,527 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luca Jr Moroni (25 games) · Alberto Barp (16 games) · Sabino Brunello (15 games) · Pier Luigi Basso (12 games) · Alberto David (12 games) · Samuel Sevian (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenzo Lodici's chess games?
1,456 games by Lorenzo Lodici, from May 2011 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 Lorenzo Lodici has played.
What does Lorenzo Lodici play on the first move as White?
Across 729 games with White in our database, Lorenzo Lodici opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenzo Lodici answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Lorenzo Lodici play as White?
As White, Lorenzo Lodici's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (60 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Italian Game (32 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 730 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenzo Lodici play as Black?
As Black, Lorenzo Lodici most often plays: Indian Defense (62 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 60.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (52 games, 44.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 726 games.
What is Lorenzo Lodici's FIDE rating?
Lorenzo Lodici is currently rated 2,583 in classical chess, 2,497 in rapid and 2,516 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,601 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Lorenzo Lodici played?
Our database contains 1,456 games by Lorenzo Lodici, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 687 wins, 373 draws, 395 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenzo Lodici?
1,456 games by Lorenzo Lodici 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.