Prepare against Luca Barillaro
Italy · World #21,061 classical · FIDE ID 803090
Our database contains 81 games by Luca Barillaro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Barillaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Barillaro 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 | 2,048 | 2,213 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,142 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,173 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 23 | 21 | 37 | 28.4% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Barillaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Barillaro's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 40.5% | 29.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 29.4% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Barillaro usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Barillaro usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Barillaro usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Barillaro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Barillaro usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Barillaro usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Luca Barillaro's chess games
All 81 games by Luca Barillaro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Michelangelo Scalcione | 2,431 | 1st Bologna Pasqua | B07 |
| Oct 2012 | Sigurbjorn Bjornsson | 2,401 | chT-ISL 1213 | A11 |
| Jan 1994 | Jon Gardar Vidarsson | 2,310 | Reykjavik Open | B04 |
| Mar 2008 | Ivan Tomba | 2,301 | 1st Bologna Pasqua | C10 |
| Oct 2005 | Edoardo Vancini | 2,275 | ch-BOLOGNA 2nd | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 16 | 7 | 2,171 |
| Reggio Emilia-B 51st | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,101 |
| 1st Bologna Pasqua | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,312 |
| Novi Sad TS03 Open | 2005 | 8 | 1 | 2,011 |
| ch-BOLOGNA 2nd | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,206 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 1993 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| 1st Monaco Sulava Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,799 |
| chT-ISL 1213 | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Barillaro's chess games?
81 games by Luca Barillaro, from Apr 2003 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 Barillaro has played.
What does Luca Barillaro play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Luca Barillaro opens with 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Barillaro answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games).
What openings does Luca Barillaro play as White?
As White, Luca Barillaro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Barillaro play as Black?
As Black, Luca Barillaro most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Luca Barillaro's FIDE rating?
Luca Barillaro is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Luca Barillaro played?
Our database contains 81 games by Luca Barillaro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Barillaro?
81 games by Luca Barillaro 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.