Prepare against Luigi Barbafiera
Italy · World #37,572 classical · FIDE ID 810363
Our database contains 58 games by Luigi Barbafiera, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Barbafiera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Barbafiera 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 | 1,946 | 2,000 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,936 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 16 | 11 | 31 | 27.6% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Barbafiera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Barbafiera's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Barbafiera usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Barbafiera usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Barbafiera usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Barbafiera usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Barbafiera usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Barbafiera usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Luigi Barbafiera's chess games
All 58 games by Luigi Barbafiera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Harald Lieb | 2,254 | 21st Arco Open | A57 |
| Jan 1999 | Jasen Pavlov Giretti Kanev | 2,162 | 19th Bratto Open | D32 |
| Jan 1997 | Massimo De Barberis | 2,130 | 17th Bratto Open | D34 |
| Jan 1999 | Carlo Solinas | 2,117 | 19th Bratto Open | B21 |
| May 1999 | Mario Sabatini | 2,075 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Bratto Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 1,983 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| 21st Arco Open | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,063 |
| 9th Siena Magari Memorial | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,963 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,043 |
| 24th Arco Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2009 | 4 | 0 | 1,811 |
| Ischia Open | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Barbafiera's chess games?
58 games by Luigi Barbafiera, from Apr 2005 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 Luigi Barbafiera has played.
What does Luigi Barbafiera play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Luigi Barbafiera opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Barbafiera answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games).
What openings does Luigi Barbafiera play as White?
As White, Luigi Barbafiera's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Barbafiera play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Barbafiera most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Luigi Barbafiera's FIDE rating?
Luigi Barbafiera is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Luigi Barbafiera played?
Our database contains 58 games by Luigi Barbafiera, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Barbafiera?
58 games by Luigi Barbafiera 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.