Prepare against Luca Esposito
FM · Italy · World #9,563 classical · FIDE ID 805726
Our database contains 188 games by Luca Esposito, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Esposito's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Esposito 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 | 2,176 | 2,299 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,274 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,229 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 83 | 41 | 64 | 44.1% |
| As White | 91 | 47 | 16 | 28 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 36 | 25 | 36 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Esposito's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Esposito's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 81.3% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 16.5% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Esposito usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 72.3% | 39.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 19.1% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 81.3% | 59.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
Luca Esposito's chess games
All 188 games by Luca Esposito 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: 83 wins, 41 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Fabrizio Bellia | 2,451 | 32nd Bratto Open | A57 |
| Aug 2003 | Muhamed Boric | 2,410 | 7th Genova Open | D87 |
| Aug 2003 | Gojko Laketic | 2,393 | 15th Porto San Giorgio Open | A41 |
| Jul 2013 | Marco Codenotti | 2,370 | 73rd ch-ITA sf | B49 |
| Aug 2004 | Sandor Farago | 2,325 | Budapest FS08 IM | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2004 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 11th Verona Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 9th Porto Mannu Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| 5th Porto Mannu Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 73rd ch-ITA sf | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,271 |
| 23rd Porto San Giorgio Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,190 |
| 1st Napoli Antica Scuola | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,232 |
| 6th Napoli Parthenope Open | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Esposito's chess games?
188 games by Luca Esposito, 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 Esposito has played.
What does Luca Esposito play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Luca Esposito opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Esposito answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Luca Esposito play as White?
As White, Luca Esposito's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Esposito play as Black?
As Black, Luca Esposito most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Luca Esposito's FIDE rating?
Luca Esposito is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Luca Esposito played?
Our database contains 188 games by Luca Esposito, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 41 draws, 64 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Esposito?
188 games by Luca Esposito 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.