Prepare against Massimiliano Lucaroni
FM · Italy · World #9,821 classical · FIDE ID 802484
Our database contains 225 games by Massimiliano Lucaroni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Massimiliano Lucaroni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Massimiliano Lucaroni 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 | 2,172 | 2,320 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,151 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 86 | 65 | 74 | 38.2% |
| As White | 114 | 49 | 36 | 29 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 111 | 37 | 29 | 45 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Massimiliano Lucaroni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Massimiliano Lucaroni's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lucaroni usually continues Nc3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lucaroni usually continues Bc4 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lucaroni usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
Massimiliano Lucaroni's chess games
All 225 games by Massimiliano Lucaroni 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: 86 wins, 65 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Giulio Borgo | 2,442 | 28th Bratto Open A | A04 |
| Apr 2026 | Miragha Aghayev | 2,430 | 57th Italian Teams Gp A | C77 |
| Aug 2008 | Roberto Mogranzini | 2,423 | 28th Bratto Open A | C77 |
| Apr 2009 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,408 | Reykjavik Open | A97 |
| Apr 2011 | Alessandro Bonafede | 2,389 | chT-ITA 43rd | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marostica Open | 1997 | 17 | 10 | 2,297 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-ITA 53th | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,282 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,312 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,469 |
| 26th Bratto Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,268 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Massimiliano Lucaroni's chess games?
225 games by Massimiliano Lucaroni, 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 Massimiliano Lucaroni has played.
What does Massimiliano Lucaroni play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Massimiliano Lucaroni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Massimiliano Lucaroni answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Massimiliano Lucaroni play as White?
As White, Massimiliano Lucaroni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 55.6% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Massimiliano Lucaroni play as Black?
As Black, Massimiliano Lucaroni most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Massimiliano Lucaroni's FIDE rating?
Massimiliano Lucaroni is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Massimiliano Lucaroni played?
Our database contains 225 games by Massimiliano Lucaroni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 65 draws, 74 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Massimiliano Lucaroni?
225 games by Massimiliano Lucaroni 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.