Prepare against Luigi Lain
Italy · World #5,896 classical · FIDE ID 813001
Our database contains 303 games by Luigi Lain, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Lain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Lain 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 | 2,250 | 2,281 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,259 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 148 | 65 | 90 | 48.8% |
| As White | 154 | 84 | 29 | 41 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 149 | 64 | 36 | 49 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Lain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Lain's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 100.0% | 64.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lain usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Lain usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lain usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 87 | 100.0% | 58.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 35.1% | 42.3% |
Luigi Lain's chess games
All 303 games by Luigi Lain in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 148 wins, 65 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 13/1/4 | 72.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Alessio Valsecchi | 2,506 | Bergamo Open 16th | A40 |
| Oct 2002 | Thomas Sr Paehtz | 2,455 | 3rd Mitropa Cup U20 | C90 |
| Sep 2002 | Andras Dr. Flumbort | 2,437 | 3rd Mitropa Cup U20 | D70 |
| Jul 2018 | Tal Haimovich | 2,427 | Bergamo Open 17th | E49 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexandru Manea | 2,414 | Bergamo Open 16th | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U20 | 2006 | 27 | 18 | 2,251 |
| 3rd Mitropa Cup U20 | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,398 |
| 14th Cesenatico Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
| 1st Cortina d'Ampezzo Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
| 25th ch-ITA U20 | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,241 |
| 5th Lignano Sabbiadoro Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Lain's chess games?
303 games by Luigi Lain, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Lain has played.
What does Luigi Lain play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Luigi Lain opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Lain answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Luigi Lain play as White?
As White, Luigi Lain's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 72.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 72.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Lain play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Lain most often plays: Ruy Lopez (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Luigi Lain's FIDE rating?
Luigi Lain is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Luigi Lain played?
Our database contains 303 games by Luigi Lain, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 65 draws, 90 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Lain?
303 games by Luigi Lain 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.