Prepare against Luigi Canestrelli
Italy · World #79,543 classical · FIDE ID 2892974
When preparing against Luigi Canestrelli, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 35 games by Luigi Canestrelli, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Canestrelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Canestrelli 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 | 1,791 | 1,812 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,810 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 34.3% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Canestrelli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Canestrelli's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Canestrelli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Canestrelli usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Canestrelli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Canestrelli usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Canestrelli usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Luigi Canestrelli's chess games
All 35 games by Luigi Canestrelli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Open | 1996 | 8 | 2 | – |
| Grand Prix Open | 1997 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-ITA | 1997 | 5 | 1 | – |
| ch-PG Province | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Forli Open | 1995 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| 7th Siena Magari Memorial Open | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,894 |
| ITA-ch Open | 1998 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-ITA | 1995 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Canestrelli's chess games?
35 games by Luigi Canestrelli, from Apr 2018 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 Canestrelli has played.
What does Luigi Canestrelli play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luigi Canestrelli opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Canestrelli answers 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Luigi Canestrelli play as White?
As White, Luigi Canestrelli's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Canestrelli play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Canestrelli most often plays: Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Luigi Canestrelli's FIDE rating?
Luigi Canestrelli is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Luigi Canestrelli played?
Our database contains 35 games by Luigi Canestrelli, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Canestrelli?
35 games by Luigi Canestrelli 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.