Prepare against Luigi Orlando
Italy · World #62,740 classical · FIDE ID 836826
When preparing against Luigi Orlando, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 77 games by Luigi Orlando, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Orlando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Orlando 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 | 1,846 | 1,902 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 26 | 14 | 37 | 33.8% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Orlando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Orlando's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 54.1% | 42.5% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 45.9% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Orlando usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Orlando usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Orlando usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Orlando usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Orlando usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Orlando usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Luigi Orlando's chess games
All 77 games by Luigi Orlando in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Rocco Di Gianni | 2,120 | 6th Campobasso Open | C11 |
| Mar 2008 | Dimitri Steenvoorden | 2,096 | 2nd Lugano New Open | B09 |
| Feb 2013 | Danilo Pelizzola | 2,093 | 4th Milan Carnevale Open | A07 |
| Feb 2013 | Giacomo Guidi | 1,990 | 4th Milan Carnevale Open | B07 |
| Mar 2015 | Andrea Sacchetti | 1,859 | ch-Parma Province | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Open | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,112 |
| 15th Secondario | 1990 | 8 | 4 | 1,803 |
| ch-ITA sf | 2000 | 8 | 1 | 1,817 |
| 2nd Lugano New Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| Bernate Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,141 |
| 6th Campobasso Open | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,024 |
| 30th Villa Guardia D Oro Cup | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 4th Milan Carnevale Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Orlando's chess games?
77 games by Luigi Orlando, from Jan 2008 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 Orlando has played.
What does Luigi Orlando play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Luigi Orlando opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Orlando answers 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luigi Orlando play as White?
As White, Luigi Orlando's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Orlando play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Orlando most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Luigi Orlando's FIDE rating?
Luigi Orlando is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Luigi Orlando played?
Our database contains 77 games by Luigi Orlando, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 37 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Orlando?
77 games by Luigi Orlando 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.