Prepare against Luca Cerquitella
FM · Italy · World #6,674 classical · FIDE ID 812579
When preparing against Luca Cerquitella, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 83 games by Luca Cerquitella, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Cerquitella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Cerquitella 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 | 2,231 | 2,303 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,271 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,255 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 45 | 18 | 20 | 54.2% |
| As White | 41 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 63.4% |
| As Black | 42 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Cerquitella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Cerquitella's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 92.7% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Cerquitella usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Cerquitella usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Cerquitella usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Cerquitella usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cerquitella usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 52.4% | 31.8% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 47.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
Luca Cerquitella's chess games
All 83 games by Luca Cerquitella in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Vlad Tomescu | 2,427 | 15th Porto San Giorgio Open | B89 |
| Aug 2003 | Constantino Delizia | 2,219 | 15th Porto San Giorgio Open | C01 |
| Aug 2011 | Federico Madiai | 2,195 | Montecatini Terme Open | C56 |
| Nov 2004 | Valerio Luciani | 2,182 | Pescara Open | C17 |
| May 2013 | Emanuele Pacilli | 2,171 | ch-Abruzzo Region | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Abruzzo Region | 2013 | 12 | 11.5 | 2,238 |
| 15th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,390 |
| 16th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,283 |
| 21st Porto San Giorgio Open A | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,242 |
| Pescara Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,232 |
| Porto Sant Elpidio Open A 9th | 2006 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| Cattolica Open B 3rd | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 2,201 |
| Montesilvano Adriatico Open 2nd | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Cerquitella's chess games?
83 games by Luca Cerquitella, from Apr 2003 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 Cerquitella has played.
What does Luca Cerquitella play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Luca Cerquitella opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Cerquitella answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...Nc6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Luca Cerquitella play as White?
As White, Luca Cerquitella's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Cerquitella play as Black?
As Black, Luca Cerquitella most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Luca Cerquitella's FIDE rating?
Luca Cerquitella is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Luca Cerquitella played?
Our database contains 83 games by Luca Cerquitella, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 18 draws, 20 losses (54.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Cerquitella?
83 games by Luca Cerquitella 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.