Prepare against Luca Ballotti
CM · Italy · World #5,873 classical · FIDE ID 2816429
Our database contains 207 games by Luca Ballotti, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Ballotti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Ballotti 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 | 2,250 | 2,264 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,257 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,184 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 67 | 48 | 92 | 32.4% |
| As White | 104 | 43 | 20 | 41 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 103 | 24 | 28 | 51 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Ballotti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Ballotti's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 47.1% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 40 | 38.5% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Ballotti usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Ballotti usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Ballotti usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ballotti usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ballotti usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Ballotti usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 37.0% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 34.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 53.8% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 43.6% | 32.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Luca Ballotti's chess games
All 207 games by Luca Ballotti in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 67 wins, 48 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Eytan Rozen | 2,468 | Wch U18 | A13 |
| Aug 2023 | Nderim Saraci | 2,466 | 21st Spilimbergo Open | C47 |
| Apr 2026 | Bruno Andre Leite Martins | 2,426 | grenke Chess Open 2026 | C02 |
| Feb 2024 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
| Mar 2024 | Nicola Altini | 2,393 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 98 | 40.5 | 2,099 |
| Budapest One Week IM-B 08 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,302 |
| 83rd ch-ITA Semi-Final | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,377 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,943 |
| 57th Italian Teams Gp B | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
| 83rd ch-ITA U20 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,118 |
| Greco Memorial | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Ballotti's chess games?
207 games by Luca Ballotti, from Jan 2015 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 Luca Ballotti has played.
What does Luca Ballotti play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Luca Ballotti opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Ballotti answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Luca Ballotti play as White?
As White, Luca Ballotti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Ballotti play as Black?
As Black, Luca Ballotti most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Luca Ballotti's FIDE rating?
Luca Ballotti is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (May 2026).
How many games has Luca Ballotti played?
Our database contains 207 games by Luca Ballotti, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 48 draws, 92 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Ballotti?
207 games by Luca Ballotti 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.