Prepare against Michele Di Liberto
FM · Italy · World #7,340 classical · FIDE ID 28556976
When preparing against Michele Di Liberto, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 27.1% over 48 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Michele Di Liberto, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michele Di Liberto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Di Liberto 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 | 2,219 | 2,318 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,087 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,277 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 100 | 39 | 117 | 39.1% |
| As White | 132 | 43 | 21 | 68 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 124 | 57 | 18 | 49 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Di Liberto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Di Liberto's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 111 | 84.7% | 36.9% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.1% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 36.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Liberto usually continues c4 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Liberto usually continues g3 (32.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Liberto usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Liberto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Liberto usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Liberto usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 94.9% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
Michele Di Liberto's chess games
All 256 games by Michele Di Liberto in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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: 100 wins, 39 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 48 | 13/4/31 | 27.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 12/3/14 | 41.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 38 | 23/7/8 | 60.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ante Brkic | 2,610 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B51 |
| Aug 2026 | Artin Ashraf | 2,470 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A15 |
| Jul 2026 | Andriy Klymchuk | 2,405 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B61 |
| Aug 2026 | Yaroslav Shevchenko | 2,383 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 57 | 25.5 | 2,174 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,187 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,975 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,012 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,077 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Di Liberto's chess games?
256 games by Michele Di Liberto, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Michele Di Liberto has played.
What does Michele Di Liberto play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Michele Di Liberto opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Di Liberto answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michele Di Liberto play as White?
As White, Michele Di Liberto's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (48 games, 27.1% win rate); English Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Di Liberto play as Black?
As Black, Michele Di Liberto most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 60.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Michele Di Liberto's FIDE rating?
Michele Di Liberto is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michele Di Liberto played?
Our database contains 256 games by Michele Di Liberto, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 39 draws, 117 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Di Liberto?
256 games by Michele Di Liberto 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.