Prepare against Lorenzo Pagnutti
Italy · World #60,972 classical · FIDE ID 818399
When preparing against Lorenzo Pagnutti, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Lorenzo Pagnutti, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lorenzo Pagnutti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenzo Pagnutti 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 | 1,852 | 2,119 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,967 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 98 | 46 | 86 | 42.6% |
| As White | 115 | 58 | 18 | 39 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 115 | 40 | 28 | 47 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenzo Pagnutti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenzo Pagnutti's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 99.1% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Pagnutti usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pagnutti usually continues c3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pagnutti usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Pagnutti usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 33.3% |
Lorenzo Pagnutti's chess games
All 230 games by Lorenzo Pagnutti in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 98 wins, 46 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 16/2/11 | 55.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,419 | 25th Nova Gorica Open | C99 |
| Jan 1988 | Cesar Becx | 2,330 | Caorle Open | C57 |
| Mar 1997 | Carlo Luciani | 2,275 | chT-ITA A2 | C45 |
| Apr 1997 | Luigi Santolini | 2,235 | chT-ITA A2 | C89 |
| Feb 1998 | Giuseppe Laco | 2,225 | chT-ITA 2 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caorle Open | 1989 | 38 | 18 | 2,130 |
| 15th Wch Seniors | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,037 |
| 10th Nova Gorica Open B | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,040 |
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| 16th Nova Gorica Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,940 |
| 11th Nova Gorica Open B | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,176 |
| 24th Nova Gorica Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenzo Pagnutti's chess games?
230 games by Lorenzo Pagnutti, from Apr 2005 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 Pagnutti has played.
What does Lorenzo Pagnutti play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Lorenzo Pagnutti opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenzo Pagnutti answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Lorenzo Pagnutti play as White?
As White, Lorenzo Pagnutti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 55.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenzo Pagnutti play as Black?
As Black, Lorenzo Pagnutti most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Lorenzo Pagnutti's FIDE rating?
Lorenzo Pagnutti is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (May 2010).
How many games has Lorenzo Pagnutti played?
Our database contains 230 games by Lorenzo Pagnutti, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 46 draws, 86 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenzo Pagnutti?
230 games by Lorenzo Pagnutti 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.