Prepare against Luca Contini
FM · Italy · World #8,192 classical · FIDE ID 800325
Our database contains 108 games by Luca Contini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Contini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Contini 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 | 2,201 | 2,337 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 45 | 41 | 22 | 41.7% |
| As White | 48 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Contini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Contini's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Contini usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Contini usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Contini usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 96.6% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 59.5% |
Luca Contini's chess games
All 108 games by Luca Contini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 41 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Döry | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,355 | Lombardia Open | B80 |
| Jan 1995 | Rikard Medancic | 2,340 | Castiglione Open | D45 |
| Mar 1994 | Roberto Messa | 2,305 | chT-ITA A2 Est | A84 |
| Jan 1995 | M. Vujovic | 2,305 | Castiglione Open | E34 |
| Jan 1991 | Oliver Sutter | 2,250 | Chiasso Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsico Open | 1996 | 21 | 15 | 2,381 |
| Lombardia Open | 1992 | 21 | 12 | 2,352 |
| Milan Open | 1993 | 9 | 7 | 2,463 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| 29th Imperia Open | 1987 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| Castiglione Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,427 |
| Milan | 1985 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,218 |
| 28th Corsico | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Contini's chess games?
108 games by Luca Contini, from Apr 2003 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 Contini has played.
What does Luca Contini play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Luca Contini opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Contini answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luca Contini play as White?
As White, Luca Contini's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Contini play as Black?
As Black, Luca Contini most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Luca Contini's FIDE rating?
Luca Contini is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Luca Contini played?
Our database contains 108 games by Luca Contini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 41 draws, 22 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Contini?
108 games by Luca Contini 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.