Prepare against Luca Varriale
Italy · World #8,322 classical · FIDE ID 882461
Our database contains 350 games by Luca Varriale, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Varriale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Varriale 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 | 2,199 | 2,251 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,220 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,268 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 111 | 47 | 192 | 31.7% |
| As White | 176 | 50 | 27 | 99 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 174 | 61 | 20 | 93 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Varriale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Varriale's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 44.3% | 41.6% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 37.9% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 26 | 14.9% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 41.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Varriale usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Varriale usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Varriale usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Varriale usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Varriale usually continues e3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Varriale usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 52 | 61.2% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 16.5% | 10.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 14.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 91.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Luca Varriale's chess games
All 350 games by Luca Varriale in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 111 wins, 47 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 0/6/9 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 11/0/9 | 55.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 1/1/11 | 7.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Klementy Sychev | 2,517 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | Simon Lamaze | 2,448 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Mar 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,446 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Erick Zhao | 2,419 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Mar 2026 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,407 | Titled Tue | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 186 | 62 | 2,084 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 25 | 7.5 | 2,104 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 8 | 2,069 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2015 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,126 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,221 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Varriale's chess games?
350 games by Luca Varriale, from Sep 2011 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 Varriale has played.
What does Luca Varriale play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Luca Varriale opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Varriale answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Luca Varriale play as White?
As White, Luca Varriale's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Varriale play as Black?
As Black, Luca Varriale most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Luca Varriale's FIDE rating?
Luca Varriale is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Luca Varriale played?
Our database contains 350 games by Luca Varriale, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 47 draws, 192 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Varriale?
350 games by Luca Varriale 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.