Prepare against Luca Calvi
Italy · World #117,933 classical · FIDE ID 801437
When preparing against Luca Calvi, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Luca Calvi, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Calvi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Calvi 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 | 1,679 | 1,796 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,786 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Calvi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Calvi's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Calvi usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Calvi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Calvi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Luca Calvi's chess games
All 34 games by Luca Calvi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Shpetim Ceka | 1,857 | 5th Vimercate Open | D53 |
| Apr 2014 | Mauro Maffeo | 1,746 | 13th Vescovato Gerolamo Open B | D00 |
| Nov 2007 | Oscar Crippa | 1,727 | 12th Gorgonzola Open C | B40 |
| Apr 2014 | Oscar Guglielmetti | 1,707 | 13th Vescovato Gerolamo Open B | A07 |
| Nov 2007 | Lorenzo De Angelis | 1,583 | 12th Gorgonzola Open C | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratto Martesana Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,454 |
| 13th Vescovato Gerolamo Open B | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 1,876 |
| 11th Crema Open | 2009 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,443 |
| 9th Crema Open | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,580 |
| 12th Gorgonzola Open C | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,557 |
| 5th Vimercate Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Calvi's chess games?
34 games by Luca Calvi, from Jul 2008 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 Calvi has played.
What does Luca Calvi play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Luca Calvi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Calvi answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luca Calvi play as White?
As White, Luca Calvi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Calvi play as Black?
As Black, Luca Calvi most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Luca Calvi's FIDE rating?
Luca Calvi is currently rated 1,679 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Luca Calvi played?
Our database contains 34 games by Luca Calvi, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Calvi?
34 games by Luca Calvi 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.