Prepare against Luigi Testa
Italy · World #132,828 classical · FIDE ID 827215
When preparing against Luigi Testa, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Luigi Testa, covering Mar 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Testa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Testa 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 | 1,639 | 1,681 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Testa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Testa's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 44.1% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Testa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Testa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Testa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Testa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Testa usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Testa usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Luigi Testa's chess games
All 45 games by Luigi Testa in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Ana Maria Safira | 1,764 | ch-Bergamo Province | D02 |
| Oct 2005 | Vincenzo Merletti | 1,596 | ch-Bergamo Province | B02 |
| Nov 2005 | Oliviero Maggioni | 1,580 | ch-Bergamo Province | E00 |
| Nov 2002 | Marco Gazzetta | 1,540 | ch-Bergamo Province | A21 |
| Nov 2006 | Giovanni Beretta | 1,532 | ch-Bergamo Province | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2006 | 38 | 16 | 1,551 |
| Bergamo Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,599 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Testa's chess games?
45 games by Luigi Testa, from Mar 2024 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 Testa has played.
What does Luigi Testa play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Luigi Testa opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Testa answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luigi Testa play as White?
As White, Luigi Testa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Testa play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Testa most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Luigi Testa's FIDE rating?
Luigi Testa is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,681 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Luigi Testa played?
Our database contains 45 games by Luigi Testa, covering Mar 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Testa?
45 games by Luigi Testa 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.