Prepare against Luca Giancristofaro
Italy · World #63,201 classical · FIDE ID 882828
Our database contains 39 games by Luca Giancristofaro, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Giancristofaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Giancristofaro 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 | 1,844 | 1,859 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 22 | 5 | 12 | 56.4% |
| As White | 20 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 75.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Giancristofaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Giancristofaro's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Giancristofaro usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Giancristofaro usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Giancristofaro usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d6 (38% of these games) — Giancristofaro usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Giancristofaro usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Giancristofaro usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Luca Giancristofaro's chess games
All 39 games by Luca Giancristofaro in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Dragos Vizireanu | 1,905 | Mogliano Veneto Open B 38th | A45 |
| Oct 2016 | Andrea Maniero | 1,897 | 11th Chioggia Open B | C32 |
| Apr 2013 | Amleto Penzo | 1,845 | Mogliano Veneto Open B 34th | D05 |
| Oct 2012 | Marco Grudina | 1,827 | 07th Chioggia Open B | D52 |
| Oct 2012 | Alessandro De Marchi | 1,723 | 07th Chioggia Open B | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogliano Veneto Open B 34th | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,864 |
| 17th Campodarsego Open B | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 1,717 |
| 07th Chioggia Open B | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 1,912 |
| Mogliano Veneto Open B 38th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,648 |
| 31st Mogliano Veneto Open C | 2010 | 5 | 4 | 1,658 |
| 11th Chioggia Open B | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,806 |
| 32nd Mogliano Veneto Open C | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 1,689 |
| Campalto CIS 54th Serie C12 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,475 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Giancristofaro's chess games?
39 games by Luca Giancristofaro, from Jul 2012 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 Giancristofaro has played.
What does Luca Giancristofaro play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luca Giancristofaro opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Giancristofaro answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luca Giancristofaro play as White?
As White, Luca Giancristofaro's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Giancristofaro play as Black?
As Black, Luca Giancristofaro most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Luca Giancristofaro's FIDE rating?
Luca Giancristofaro is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Luca Giancristofaro played?
Our database contains 39 games by Luca Giancristofaro, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (56.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Giancristofaro?
39 games by Luca Giancristofaro 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.