Prepare against Luca Pontiroli
Italy · World #105,591 classical · FIDE ID 861731
When preparing against Luca Pontiroli, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 41 games by Luca Pontiroli, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luca Pontiroli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Pontiroli 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 | 1,713 | 1,740 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,783 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,682 | 1,716 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 29.3% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Pontiroli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Pontiroli's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 60.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pontiroli usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Pontiroli usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pontiroli usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pontiroli usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Luca Pontiroli's chess games
All 41 games by Luca Pontiroli in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Uwe Michalski | 1,839 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer | D82 |
| Aug 2026 | Matthew Perchard | 1,741 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | D37 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexandra Bob | 1,705 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | B00 |
| Jun 2026 | Simone Cardaci | 1,592 | 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | A84 |
| Aug 2026 | Margarida Ribeiro | 1,587 | Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,692 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | U2000 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,718 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | Streamers | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,660 |
| Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Streamer | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,715 |
| Maia Chess Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,634 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Pontiroli's chess games?
41 games by Luca Pontiroli, from Mar 2014 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 Pontiroli has played.
What does Luca Pontiroli play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Luca Pontiroli opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Pontiroli answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Luca Pontiroli play as White?
As White, Luca Pontiroli's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Pontiroli play as Black?
As Black, Luca Pontiroli most often plays: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Luca Pontiroli's FIDE rating?
Luca Pontiroli is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,682 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Luca Pontiroli played?
Our database contains 41 games by Luca Pontiroli, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Pontiroli?
41 games by Luca Pontiroli 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.