Prepare against Luigi Santolini
Italy · World #11,590 classical · FIDE ID 801151
Our database contains 276 games by Luigi Santolini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Santolini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Santolini 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 | 2,146 | 2,242 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,242 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,236 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 82 | 99 | 95 | 29.7% |
| As White | 136 | 42 | 45 | 49 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 140 | 40 | 54 | 46 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Santolini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Santolini's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 75.7% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 28 | 20.6% | 33.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Santolini usually continues c4 (54.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Santolini usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Santolini usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 33.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Santolini usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Santolini usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Santolini usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 46.9% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 19 | 29.7% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 23.4% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 63.8% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 25.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
Luigi Santolini's chess games
All 276 games by Luigi Santolini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 82 wins, 99 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D42 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/7/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,525 | 17th Padova Open A | D42 |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander Fauland | 2,450 | Mestre Open | E91 |
| Jan 1981 | Stanko Kosanski | 2,430 | Venice tt | B93 |
| May 1981 | Mario Sibilio | 2,381 | 41st ch-ITA sf | E62 |
| Jan 1989 | Richard Polaczek | 2,375 | Forli Open | D59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA 39 | 1979 | 14 | 4 | 2,151 |
| Reggio Emilia-24 1881/82 | 1982 | 12 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Venice | 1980 | 11 | 6 | 2,390 |
| 41st ch-ITA | 1981 | 11 | 5 | 2,285 |
| Forli Open | 1989 | 9 | 4 | 2,299 |
| 13th Padova Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 41st ch-ITA sf | 1981 | 9 | 6 | 2,281 |
| Caorle Open | 1981 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Santolini's chess games?
276 games by Luigi Santolini, from Apr 2003 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 Santolini has played.
What does Luigi Santolini play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Luigi Santolini opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Santolini answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Luigi Santolini play as White?
As White, Luigi Santolini's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Santolini play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Santolini most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Luigi Santolini's FIDE rating?
Luigi Santolini is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Luigi Santolini played?
Our database contains 276 games by Luigi Santolini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 99 draws, 95 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Santolini?
276 games by Luigi Santolini 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.