Prepare against Luca Donadi
Italy · World #94,983 classical · FIDE ID 835412
When preparing against Luca Donadi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 116 games by Luca Donadi, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Donadi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Donadi 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 | 1,744 | 1,797 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,775 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,776 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 39 | 29 | 48 | 33.6% |
| As White | 58 | 22 | 10 | 26 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Donadi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Donadi's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Donadi usually continues Ne2 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Donadi usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Donadi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
Luca Donadi's chess games
All 116 games by Luca Donadi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 39 wins, 29 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Roberta De Nisi | 1,942 | 36th Arco Open | C06 |
| Dec 2013 | Giuseppe Bisignano | 1,922 | 34th Milan Crespi Open A | C43 |
| Oct 2022 | Roberto Giovannini | 1,891 | 44th Arco Open | B23 |
| Dec 2014 | Pierino Piantoni | 1,889 | 35th Milan Crespi Open C | A29 |
| Oct 2023 | Bjarne Undheim | 1,885 | 45th Arco Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Arco Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,711 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,727 |
| 36th Arco Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| 44th Arco Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,727 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,710 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | 2012 | 7 | 6 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Donadi's chess games?
116 games by Luca Donadi, from Jan 2011 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 Donadi has played.
What does Luca Donadi play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Luca Donadi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Donadi answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Luca Donadi play as White?
As White, Luca Donadi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Donadi play as Black?
As Black, Luca Donadi most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Luca Donadi's FIDE rating?
Luca Donadi is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Luca Donadi played?
Our database contains 116 games by Luca Donadi, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 29 draws, 48 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Donadi?
116 games by Luca Donadi 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.