Prepare against Luca Menini
Italy · World #116,866 classical · FIDE ID 836524
When preparing against Luca Menini, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 74 games by Luca Menini, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Menini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Menini 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 | 1,682 | 1,745 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,681 | 1,681 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 19 | 30 | 33.8% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Menini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Menini's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 47.5% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 17 | 42.5% | 47.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Menini usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Menini usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Menini usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Menini usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Menini usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Menini usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 60.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Luca Menini's chess games
All 74 games by Luca Menini in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Roberto Negro | 2,169 | ch-Verona Province | A25 |
| Feb 2010 | Alberto Temporin | 2,000 | 3rd Noale Szabados Memorial B | C41 |
| Jan 2010 | Giancarlo Gaion | 1,935 | 3rd Mirandola Giovanni Pico | C02 |
| Dec 2005 | Stefano Pomaro | 1,919 | 8th Padova Weekend Open B | C00 |
| Jan 2014 | Emilio De Paoli | 1,816 | ch-Verona Province | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| 7th Padova Open B | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 1,708 |
| 8th Padova Weekend Open B | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,855 |
| Rivarolo Mantovano Open | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,576 |
| 4th Crema Open | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,540 |
| 4th Basso Veronese Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,788 |
| 5th Crema Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,615 |
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Menini's chess games?
74 games by Luca Menini, from Jul 2008 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 Menini has played.
What does Luca Menini play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Luca Menini opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Menini answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Luca Menini play as White?
As White, Luca Menini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Menini play as Black?
As Black, Luca Menini most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Luca Menini's FIDE rating?
Luca Menini is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,681 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Luca Menini played?
Our database contains 74 games by Luca Menini, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Menini?
74 games by Luca Menini 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.