Prepare against Luigi Vicari
Italy · World #52,778 classical · FIDE ID 805017
Our database contains 53 games by Luigi Vicari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luigi Vicari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luigi Vicari 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 | 1,882 | 2,073 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 15 | 10 | 28 | 28.3% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luigi Vicari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luigi Vicari's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vicari usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Vicari usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vicari usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vicari usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Vicari usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Vicari usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 15.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Luigi Vicari's chess games
All 53 games by Luigi Vicari 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Andrea Gori | 2,205 | Cesenatico Open 3rd | C41 |
| Jun 2005 | Cihan Polat | 2,179 | 1st Lodi Open | E97 |
| Jan 1998 | Walter Trumpf | 2,150 | Cesenatico Open 3rd | B08 |
| Jun 2005 | Federico Rosin | 2,127 | 1st Lodi Open | D02 |
| Oct 2005 | Alex Baldelli | 2,048 | Ravenna Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesenatico Open 3rd | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,056 |
| Corsico Open 2 | 1996 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-Emilia Romagna Province | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,029 |
| 1st Lodi Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,066 |
| 2nd Mirandola Giovanni Pico Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,959 |
| Genova Primavera Open 10th | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| Ravenna Open | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Corsico Open | 1997 | 5 | 2 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luigi Vicari's chess games?
53 games by Luigi Vicari, 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 Vicari has played.
What does Luigi Vicari play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Luigi Vicari opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luigi Vicari answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Luigi Vicari play as White?
As White, Luigi Vicari's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luigi Vicari play as Black?
As Black, Luigi Vicari most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Luigi Vicari's FIDE rating?
Luigi Vicari is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Luigi Vicari played?
Our database contains 53 games by Luigi Vicari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luigi Vicari?
53 games by Luigi Vicari 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.