Prepare against Luca Canova
Italy · World #31,203 classical · FIDE ID 818151
Our database contains 104 games by Luca Canova, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Canova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Canova 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 | 1,978 | 2,116 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,082 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 50 | 19 | 35 | 48.1% |
| As White | 51 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 20 | 11 | 22 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Canova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Canova's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 86.3% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Canova usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Canova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Canova usually continues d4 (92.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Canova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Canova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Canova usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Luca Canova's chess games
All 104 games by Luca Canova in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 50 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Marco Sbarra | 2,233 | 27th Bratto Open A | D45 |
| Aug 2007 | Mauro Andreolini | 2,219 | 27th Bratto Open A | B59 |
| Aug 2025 | Bartlomiej Cichon | 2,145 | 4th Bella Italia Master | C50 |
| Aug 2004 | Giorgio Moncelli | 2,141 | 24th Bratto Open | C92 |
| Dec 2004 | Flaviano Gabetto | 2,128 | 25th Milan Crespi Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2006 | 37 | 26.5 | 1,943 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,082 |
| Bergamo Open | 2008 | 8 | 7 | 2,181 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 4th Bella Italia Master | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
| 26th Milan Crespi Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,158 |
| 25th Milan Crespi Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| 29th Corsico Open | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Canova's chess games?
104 games by Luca Canova, from Oct 2004 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 Canova has played.
What does Luca Canova play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Luca Canova opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Canova answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Luca Canova play as White?
As White, Luca Canova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Canova play as Black?
As Black, Luca Canova most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Luca Canova's FIDE rating?
Luca Canova is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Luca Canova played?
Our database contains 104 games by Luca Canova, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Canova?
104 games by Luca Canova 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.