Prepare against Luigi Caselli
FM · Italy · World #6,563 classical · FIDE ID 801976
Our database contains 99 games by Luigi Caselli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Caselli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Caselli 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 | 2,233 | 2,286 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,268 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,304 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 43 | 38 | 18 | 43.4% |
| As White | 54 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Caselli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Caselli's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 51.9% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 26 | 48.1% | 67.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Caselli usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Caselli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Caselli usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Caselli usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Caselli usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Caselli usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Luigi Caselli's chess games
All 99 games by Luigi Caselli 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: 43 wins, 38 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Michele Godena | 2,517 | ch-ITA Lampo Online 2nd | B70 |
| Jan 1988 | Milan Mrdja | 2,370 | San Benedetto Open | B30 |
| Apr 1982 | Carlo D'Amore | 2,305 | chT-ITA 19 | C48 |
| May 1981 | Elio Romani | 2,275 | 41st ch-ITA sf | D93 |
| Jan 1991 | Marco Corvi | 2,225 | San Benedetto Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombardia Open | 1992 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,339 |
| Robecchetto Open | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,279 |
| 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| 41st ch-ITA sf | 1981 | 9 | 6 | 2,226 |
| Robecchetto | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,303 |
| Corsico Open 2 | 1996 | 6 | 4 | 2,274 |
| Robecchetto Open A | 2005 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-ITA 19 | 1982 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,605 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Caselli's chess games?
99 games by Luigi Caselli, 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 Luigi Caselli has played.
What does Luigi Caselli play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Luigi Caselli opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Caselli answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Luigi Caselli play as White?
As White, Luigi Caselli's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Caselli play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Caselli most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Luigi Caselli's FIDE rating?
Luigi Caselli is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Luigi Caselli played?
Our database contains 99 games by Luigi Caselli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 38 draws, 18 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Caselli?
99 games by Luigi Caselli 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.