Prepare against Luca Colombo
Italy · World #65,627 classical · FIDE ID 801216
When preparing against Luca Colombo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 41.9% over 31 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Luca Colombo, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Colombo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Colombo 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 | 1,836 | 1,947 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,861 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 86 | 41 | 84 | 40.8% |
| As White | 105 | 47 | 17 | 41 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 106 | 39 | 24 | 43 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Colombo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Colombo's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 105 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Colombo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Colombo usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Colombo usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Luca Colombo's chess games
All 211 games by Luca Colombo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 86 wins, 41 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 13/5/13 | 41.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Walter Cazzaniga | 2,119 | Milan Epiphany Open | A52 |
| Oct 2011 | Daniele Gonella | 2,103 | 29th Villa Guardia Coppa D'Oro | C67 |
| Aug 2010 | Gabriele Crippa | 2,090 | Milan SSM August | B04 |
| Sep 2009 | Riccardo Annoni | 2,087 | 11th Crema Open | A45 |
| Sep 2009 | Stefano Ranfagni | 2,025 | 11th Crema Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 1,841 |
| ch-Como Province | 2013 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,899 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,819 |
| 31st Milan Crespi Open B | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
| Milan SSM August | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,086 |
| 30th Milan Crespi Open B | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,693 |
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| 14th Crema Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Colombo's chess games?
211 games by Luca Colombo, from Jul 2007 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 Colombo has played.
What does Luca Colombo play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Luca Colombo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Colombo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Luca Colombo play as White?
As White, Luca Colombo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Colombo play as Black?
As Black, Luca Colombo most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Luca Colombo's FIDE rating?
Luca Colombo is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Luca Colombo played?
Our database contains 211 games by Luca Colombo, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 41 draws, 84 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Colombo?
211 games by Luca Colombo 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.