Prepare against Luca Radice
Italy · World #36,945 classical · FIDE ID 806854
Our database contains 356 games by Luca Radice, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca Radice's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Radice 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 | 1,949 | 2,100 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,055 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,999 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 99 | 102 | 155 | 27.8% |
| As White | 178 | 57 | 50 | 71 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 178 | 42 | 52 | 84 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Radice's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Radice's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 93.3% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 3.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Radice usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Radice usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Radice usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Radice usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Radice usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Radice usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 81 | 92.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 49.0% | 38.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 19.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 15.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 13.7% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Luca Radice's chess games
All 356 games by Luca Radice 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: 99 wins, 102 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 30 | 11/11/8 | 36.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 3/5/14 | 13.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 2/7/8 | 11.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Fabio Bruno | 2,260 | 8th Porto San Giorgio Open | E22 |
| Feb 2001 | Mauro Marelli | 2,256 | ch-Brianza | E07 |
| Feb 2002 | Carlo Daniele Passoni | 2,246 | ch-Brianza 36th | D37 |
| Jan 2012 | Roberto Negro | 2,212 | 2nd Mantova Open A | D31 |
| Nov 2004 | Gianni Facchetti | 2,203 | 9th Gorgonzola Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Brianza | 2006 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,204 |
| Corsico Open | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,044 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,148 |
| Monza Sociale Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Radice's chess games?
356 games by Luca Radice, 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 Radice has played.
What does Luca Radice play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Luca Radice opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Radice answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Luca Radice play as White?
As White, Luca Radice's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Radice play as Black?
As Black, Luca Radice most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 13.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Luca Radice's FIDE rating?
Luca Radice is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Luca Radice played?
Our database contains 356 games by Luca Radice, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 102 draws, 155 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Radice?
356 games by Luca Radice 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.