Prepare against Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella
Italy · World #32,187 classical · FIDE ID 893757
When preparing against Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella 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 | 1,973 | 2,075 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 41.2% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Scarsella usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Scarsella usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Scarsella usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella's chess games
All 34 games by Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Vincenzo Montilli | 2,201 | 5th Mortara Weekend | A46 |
| Jun 2016 | Marco Zenari | 2,017 | 24th Olbia CIG U16 | B08 |
| Oct 2015 | Martino Aprile | 2,000 | Chioggia Open A 10th | B09 |
| Jan 2017 | Samuele De Grandi | 1,965 | Verona Open A | A48 |
| Nov 2015 | Stefano Zanirato | 1,899 | 4th Mestre Cipressina Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Olbia CIG U16 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,081 |
| Verona Open A | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,878 |
| Chioggia Open A 10th | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,906 |
| 25th Venice Autumn Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,874 |
| 4th Mestre Cipressina Open A | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| 5th Mortara Weekend | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella's chess games?
34 games by Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella, from Jan 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 Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella has played.
What does Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella play as White?
As White, Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella play as Black?
As Black, Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella's FIDE rating?
Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella played?
Our database contains 34 games by Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella?
34 games by Lorenzo Luigi Scarsella 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.