Prepare against Luigi Forlano
Italy · World #35,727 classical · FIDE ID 815675
Our database contains 170 games by Luigi Forlano, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Forlano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Forlano 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 | 1,955 | 2,049 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,988 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 78 | 21 | 71 | 45.9% |
| As White | 87 | 41 | 13 | 33 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 83 | 37 | 8 | 38 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Forlano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Forlano's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 52.9% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 18.4% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 14.9% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Forlano usually continues Nc3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Forlano usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Forlano usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Forlano usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Forlano usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Forlano usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 54.2% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 18.8% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 84.6% | 34.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Luigi Forlano's chess games
All 170 games by Luigi Forlano in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 78 wins, 21 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Pierluigi Passerotti | 2,258 | 2nd Bisaccia Open | B23 |
| Jul 2012 | Ferenc Frink | 2,197 | Arad Open | D02 |
| Jul 2014 | Matteo Rotoni | 2,188 | Isola di Capo Rizzuto Open | B02 |
| Feb 2008 | Valery Bolshagin | 2,187 | 4th Moscow Open B | B13 |
| Feb 2009 | Matej Kersic | 2,166 | 14th Nova Gorica Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Nova Gorica Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,044 |
| Hotel Montesano Open A | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,113 |
| 08th Cutro Open B | 2002 | 8 | 7 | 1,989 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,148 |
| 1st Locri Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
| St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open 3rd | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,006 |
| 9th Amantea Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,955 |
| 10th Cutro Open B | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Forlano's chess games?
170 games by Luigi Forlano, from Oct 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 Forlano has played.
What does Luigi Forlano play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Luigi Forlano opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Forlano answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Luigi Forlano play as White?
As White, Luigi Forlano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Forlano play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Forlano most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Luigi Forlano's FIDE rating?
Luigi Forlano is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Luigi Forlano played?
Our database contains 170 games by Luigi Forlano, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 21 draws, 71 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Forlano?
170 games by Luigi Forlano 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.