Prepare against Luigi Merusi
Italy · World #49,949 classical · FIDE ID 28559622
When preparing against Luigi Merusi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Luigi Merusi, covering Oct 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Merusi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Merusi 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 | 1,894 | 1,921 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,753 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,774 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 683 rated games against 558 different opponents, across 124 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 605 | 300 | 116 | 189 | 49.6% | 1,713 | 1,779 | 12 |
| Rapid | 50 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 48.0% | 1,813 | 1,591 | 4 |
| Blitz | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 50.0% | – | – | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 207 | 42 | 55 | 110 | 20.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 374 | 241 | 53 | 80 | 64.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 118 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82 | 42 | 14 | 26 | 1,825 | 1,899 |
| 2025 | 200 | 103 | 33 | 64 | 1,796 | 1,873 |
| 2024 | 227 | 109 | 41 | 77 | 1,710 | 1,772 |
| 2023 | 71 | 37 | 6 | 28 | 1,531 | 1,546 |
| 2022 | 81 | 34 | 22 | 25 | 1,614 | 1,646 |
| 2021 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 1,448 | 1,582 |
Where Luigi Merusi has played
Italy (123) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Merusi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Merusi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Merusi usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Merusi usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Merusi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Luigi Merusi's chess games
All 32 games by Luigi Merusi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Matteo Simoni | 1,971 | 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Marcello Pecorari | 1,928 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Domenico Francesco Zanchini | 1,926 | 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | C15 |
| Sep 2026 | Francesco Tortolini | 1,924 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | B23 |
| Sep 2026 | Tamas Bak | 1,872 | 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| Crema Open 22nd | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,597 |
| 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,748 |
| Piacenza Ruscitti Memorial 2nd | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,401 |
| Semifinale CIA 2026 e campionati italiani di categoria | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,588 |
| 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,556 |
| xxvI Torneo Internazionle Città di Vicenza | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,590 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Merusi's chess games?
32 games by Luigi Merusi, from Oct 2021 to Oct 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 Merusi has played.
What does Luigi Merusi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Luigi Merusi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Merusi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luigi Merusi play as White?
As White, Luigi Merusi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Merusi play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Merusi most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Luigi Merusi's FIDE rating?
Luigi Merusi is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (May 2026).
How many games has Luigi Merusi played?
Our database contains 32 games by Luigi Merusi, covering Oct 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Merusi?
32 games by Luigi Merusi 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.