Prepare against Luca Buffoni
Italy · World #37,594 classical · FIDE ID 2834362
Our database contains 82 games by Luca Buffoni, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Buffoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Buffoni 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 | 1,946 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,875 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,855 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 25 | 22 | 35 | 30.5% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Buffoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Buffoni's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 52.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.7% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Buffoni usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Buffoni usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Buffoni usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 95.0% | 34.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Luca Buffoni's chess games
All 82 games by Luca Buffoni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Mario Angelo Fiore | 2,340 | 9th Vitinia Open | C68 |
| Apr 2026 | Alessandro Granaldi | 2,075 | 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | B02 |
| Jan 1997 | Roberto Palombi | 2,055 | 9th Vitinia Open | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Deladerriere,Helio | 1,907 | 11th Marina Viva Open | — |
| Jun 2026 | Rachel Burak | 1,727 | 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Cup Open | 1997 | 16 | 7 | 2,143 |
| 8th Vitinia Open | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| 9th Vitinia Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| 10th Vitinia Open | 1998 | 7 | 2 | – |
| Ars Open | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| Italy Open | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Rome | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,148 |
| Rome Open | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Buffoni's chess games?
82 games by Luca Buffoni, from Apr 2015 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 Luca Buffoni has played.
What does Luca Buffoni play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Luca Buffoni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Buffoni answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games).
What openings does Luca Buffoni play as White?
As White, Luca Buffoni's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Buffoni play as Black?
As Black, Luca Buffoni most often plays: Petrov's Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Luca Buffoni's FIDE rating?
Luca Buffoni is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Luca Buffoni played?
Our database contains 82 games by Luca Buffoni, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Buffoni?
82 games by Luca Buffoni 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.