Prepare against Luigi Delfino
Italy · World #8,399 classical · FIDE ID 809993
Our database contains 144 games by Luigi Delfino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Delfino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Delfino 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 | 2,197 | 2,267 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,235 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,167 | 2,217 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 58 | 45 | 41 | 40.3% |
| As White | 75 | 38 | 20 | 17 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 69 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Delfino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Delfino's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 70.7% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 12 | 16.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Delfino usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Delfino usually continues Nf3 (90.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Delfino usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Delfino usually continues e3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Delfino usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Delfino usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 63.3% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Luigi Delfino's chess games
All 144 games by Luigi Delfino 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: 58 wins, 45 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,273 | ch-ITA sf | C43 |
| May 2014 | Mark Lyell | 2,228 | 3rd Salento Open | C55 |
| May 2014 | Jonathan P Nelson | 2,228 | 3rd Salento Open | B09 |
| Sep 2023 | Marcin Pietruszewski | 2,216 | ch-NATO 33rd | E24 |
| May 2012 | Norbert Sprotte | 2,180 | 1st Salento Open | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2000 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,204 |
| 3rd Salento Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| 1st Salento Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,228 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,088 |
| ch-ITA U18 | 1997 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Delfino's chess games?
144 games by Luigi Delfino, 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 Delfino has played.
What does Luigi Delfino play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Luigi Delfino opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Delfino answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Luigi Delfino play as White?
As White, Luigi Delfino's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Delfino play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Delfino most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Luigi Delfino's FIDE rating?
Luigi Delfino is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,167 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Luigi Delfino played?
Our database contains 144 games by Luigi Delfino, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 45 draws, 41 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Delfino?
144 games by Luigi Delfino 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.