Prepare against Michele Libutti
Italy · World #110,319 classical · FIDE ID 822710
When preparing against Michele Libutti, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 139 games by Michele Libutti, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michele Libutti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michele Libutti 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 | 1,700 | 1,907 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,680 | 1,717 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 54 | 36 | 49 | 38.8% |
| As White | 68 | 29 | 16 | 23 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michele Libutti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michele Libutti's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Libutti usually continues c4 (45.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Libutti usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Libutti usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
Michele Libutti's chess games
All 139 games by Michele Libutti in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 54 wins, 36 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Loris Testa | 1,930 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | A88 |
| Apr 2015 | Giuseppe Novi | 1,872 | 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | A57 |
| May 2011 | Gianluca Turini | 1,809 | 8th Robecchetto Spring Open | E81 |
| May 2014 | Gian Piero Cervini | 1,806 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | B12 |
| May 2014 | Andrea Griffini | 1,797 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceriano Laghetto Open B | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,777 |
| 9th Robecchetto Autumn Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| 8th Robecchetto Autumn Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,633 |
| 10th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,628 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,613 |
| 8th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,848 |
| Milan SSM Open B 08 | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michele Libutti's chess games?
139 games by Michele Libutti, from Oct 2005 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 Michele Libutti has played.
What does Michele Libutti play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Michele Libutti opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michele Libutti answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michele Libutti play as White?
As White, Michele Libutti's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michele Libutti play as Black?
As Black, Michele Libutti most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Michele Libutti's FIDE rating?
Michele Libutti is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,680 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Michele Libutti played?
Our database contains 139 games by Michele Libutti, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 36 draws, 49 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michele Libutti?
139 games by Michele Libutti 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.