Prepare against Lucas Di Nicolantonio
IM · France · World #2,179 classical · FIDE ID 680460
When preparing against Lucas Di Nicolantonio, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 919 games by Lucas Di Nicolantonio, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Di Nicolantonio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Di Nicolantonio 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 | 2,373 | 2,431 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,372 | 2,446 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,399 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 919 | 380 | 153 | 386 | 41.3% |
| As White | 453 | 200 | 74 | 179 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 466 | 180 | 79 | 207 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Di Nicolantonio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Di Nicolantonio's side.
First moves as White (453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 40.4% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 131 | 28.9% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 74 | 16.3% | 55.4% |
| f4 | 32 | 7.1% | 48.4% |
| g3 | 27 | 6.0% | 37.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nicolantonio usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Nicolantonio usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Nicolantonio usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 50.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Nicolantonio usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Nicolantonio usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Nicolantonio usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 75 | 35.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 62 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 28 | 13.2% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 25 | 11.8% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 7.1% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.8% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 58 | 37.4% | 44.8% |
| g6 | 46 | 29.7% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 25.8% | 58.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.2% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Lucas Di Nicolantonio's chess games
All 919 games by Lucas Di Nicolantonio in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 380 wins, 153 draws, 386 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 54 | 24/4/26 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 46 | 19/6/21 | 41.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 44 | 17/14/13 | 38.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 32 | 14/3/15 | 43.8% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 26 | 9/2/15 | 34.6% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 11/0/1 | 91.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 141 | 62/16/63 | 44.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 38 | 13/4/21 | 34.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,758 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Dec 2020 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,648 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Feb 2023 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,645 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 490 | 229 | 2,326 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2022 | 43 | 21 | 2,349 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2011 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 11 | 2,362 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2024 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,316 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,146 |
| ch-FRA U16 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,161 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Di Nicolantonio's chess games?
919 games by Lucas Di Nicolantonio, from Jul 2006 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 Lucas Di Nicolantonio has played.
What does Lucas Di Nicolantonio play on the first move as White?
Across 453 games with White in our database, Lucas Di Nicolantonio opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Di Nicolantonio answers 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Lucas Di Nicolantonio play as White?
As White, Lucas Di Nicolantonio's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (54 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 453 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Di Nicolantonio play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Di Nicolantonio most often plays: Modern Defense (141 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 466 games.
What is Lucas Di Nicolantonio's FIDE rating?
Lucas Di Nicolantonio is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,372 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Lucas Di Nicolantonio played?
Our database contains 919 games by Lucas Di Nicolantonio, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 380 wins, 153 draws, 386 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Di Nicolantonio?
919 games by Lucas Di Nicolantonio 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.