Prepare against Luigi Merusi
Italy · World #50,617 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 31 games by Luigi Merusi, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 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 | 1,891 | 1,921 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,753 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,774 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Merusi usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (33% 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 31 games by Luigi Merusi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Sep 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, 13 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% |
| 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 |
| 29th Santa Maria di Sala Open B | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,748 |
| 5º Festival Bella Italia Lignano Sabbiadoro | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Merusi's chess games?
31 games by Luigi Merusi, from Oct 2021 to Sep 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 15 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 15 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 1,891 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 31 games by Luigi Merusi, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Merusi?
31 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.