Prepare against Luca Jr Moroni
GM · Italy · World #272 classical · FIDE ID 865834
When preparing against Luca Jr Moroni, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 26.8% over 41 games.
Our database contains 4,215 games by Luca Jr Moroni, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luca Jr Moroni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Jr Moroni 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 | 2,556 | 2,601 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,537 | 2,548 | Jun 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,543 | 2,573 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,215 | 2,258 | 834 | 1,123 | 53.6% |
| As White | 2,121 | 1,225 | 388 | 508 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 2,094 | 1,033 | 446 | 615 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Jr Moroni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Jr Moroni's side.
First moves as White (2,121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,257 | 59.3% | 69.8% |
| c4 | 466 | 22.0% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 204 | 9.6% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 149 | 7.0% | 65.8% |
| Nc3 | 19 | 0.9% | 73.7% |
| b3 | 17 | 0.8% | 79.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 69.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Moroni usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Bf4 (77.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 59.7% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Nc3 (66.9% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Nc3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Moroni usually continues Nc3 (51.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (950 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 310 | 32.6% | 69.7% |
| e5 | 283 | 29.8% | 59.2% |
| c5 | 155 | 16.3% | 56.1% |
| d6 | 85 | 8.9% | 57.6% |
| e6 | 81 | 8.5% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 21 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (704 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 271 | 38.5% | 64.0% |
| d5 | 218 | 31.0% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 116 | 16.5% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 78 | 11.1% | 49.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 2.0% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
Luca Jr Moroni's chess games
All 4,215 games by Luca Jr Moroni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Sep 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: 2,258 wins, 834 draws, 1,123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 520 | 374/47/99 | 71.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 205 | 111/44/50 | 54.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 142 | 85/22/35 | 59.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 127 | 55/26/46 | 43.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 107 | 52/24/31 | 48.6% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 88 | 55/18/15 | 62.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 68 | 35/18/15 | 51.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 58 | 31/7/20 | 53.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 50 | 21/17/12 | 42.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 26/12/11 | 53.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 727 | 447/89/191 | 61.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 113 | 53/16/44 | 46.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 100 | 29/32/39 | 29.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 83 | 26/19/38 | 31.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 77 | 34/24/19 | 44.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 63 | 27/16/20 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 53 | 19/12/22 | 35.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 43 | 19/6/18 | 44.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 11/18/12 | 26.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 41 | 16/17/8 | 39.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,832 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Feb 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,767 | Titled Tue Late | E43 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,764 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | 2,763 | Wch Blitz | A92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,007 | 1,315.5 | 2,517 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 99 | 59 | 2,451 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 66 | 41.5 | 2,476 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 30 | 14 | 2,473 |
| chess.com Speed U20 | 2019 | 26 | 6.5 | 2,471 |
| Wch U18 | 2018 | 22 | 15 | 2,539 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 15 | 2,553 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 21 | 14 | 2,462 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Parham Maghsoodloo (38 games) · Nikolas Theodorou (26 games) · Lorenzo Lodici (25 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (22 games) · Alexey Sarana (22 games) · Pier Luigi Basso (21 games) · Sabino Brunello (21 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Jr Moroni's chess games?
4,215 games by Luca Jr Moroni, from Apr 2009 to Sep 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 Jr Moroni has played.
What does Luca Jr Moroni play on the first move as White?
Across 2,121 games with White in our database, Luca Jr Moroni opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Jr Moroni answers 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Luca Jr Moroni play as White?
As White, Luca Jr Moroni's most-played openings in our database are: London System (520 games, 71.9% win rate); English Opening (205 games, 54.1% win rate); Indian Defense (142 games, 59.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Jr Moroni play as Black?
As Black, Luca Jr Moroni most often plays: Modern Defense (727 games, 61.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (113 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (100 games, 29.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,094 games.
What is Luca Jr Moroni's FIDE rating?
Luca Jr Moroni is currently rated 2,556 in classical chess, 2,537 in rapid and 2,543 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,601 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Luca Jr Moroni played?
Our database contains 4,215 games by Luca Jr Moroni, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,258 wins, 834 draws, 1,123 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Jr Moroni?
4,215 games by Luca Jr Moroni 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.