Prepare against Pier Luigi Basso
GM · Italy · World #582 classical · FIDE ID 866970
Our database contains 1,662 games by Pier Luigi Basso, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pier Luigi Basso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pier Luigi Basso 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 | 2,500 | 2,603 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,481 | 2,481 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,449 | 2,449 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,662 | 736 | 630 | 296 | 44.3% |
| As White | 838 | 418 | 289 | 131 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 824 | 318 | 341 | 165 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pier Luigi Basso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pier Luigi Basso's side.
First moves as White (838 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 629 | 75.1% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 157 | 18.7% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 29 | 3.5% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.0% | 87.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Basso usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Basso usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Basso usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Basso usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Basso usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Basso usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (370 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 178 | 48.1% | 60.4% |
| c5 | 69 | 18.6% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 67 | 18.1% | 57.5% |
| g6 | 21 | 5.7% | 73.8% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 3.2% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.9% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 179 | 64.9% | 64.5% |
| Nf6 | 60 | 21.7% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 21 | 7.6% | 78.6% |
| f5 | 11 | 4.0% | 18.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Pier Luigi Basso's chess games
All 1,662 games by Pier Luigi Basso in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 736 wins, 630 draws, 296 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 120 | 57/43/20 | 47.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 97 | 43/40/14 | 44.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 49 | 31/11/7 | 63.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 14/20/6 | 35.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 26/8/4 | 68.4% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 17/8/5 | 56.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 26 | 15/9/2 | 57.7% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 13/10/2 | 52.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 11/8/3 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 142 | 49/72/21 | 34.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 20/19/5 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 26/12/6 | 59.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 31 | 14/10/7 | 45.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31 | 4/26/1 | 12.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/13/3 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,716 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Aug 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Jul 2023 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,691 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| May 2017 | Anton Korobov | 2,688 | 18th ch-EU | E38 |
| Jul 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 92 | 59 | 2,525 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 2,474 |
| Monselice La Giostra della Rocca | 2024 | 16 | 7 | 2,407 |
| ch-ITA U20 | 2016 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,356 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 16 | 8 | 2,352 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,572 |
| RUS-ITA U-16 Online Battle | 2020 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,635 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 13 | 7 | 2,246 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Luca Jr Moroni (21 games) · Sabino Brunello (19 games) · Michele Godena (16 games) · Francesco Sonis (14 games) · Alberto Barp (14 games) · Vitaliy Bernadskiy (14 games) · Alberto David (13 games) · Lorenzo Lodici (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pier Luigi Basso's chess games?
1,662 games by Pier Luigi Basso, from Mar 2010 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 Pier Luigi Basso has played.
What does Pier Luigi Basso play on the first move as White?
Across 838 games with White in our database, Pier Luigi Basso opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pier Luigi Basso answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Pier Luigi Basso play as White?
As White, Pier Luigi Basso's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (120 games, 47.5% win rate); Slav Defense (97 games, 44.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (49 games, 63.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 838 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pier Luigi Basso play as Black?
As Black, Pier Luigi Basso most often plays: Slav Defense (142 games, 34.5% win rate); Réti Opening (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Modern Defense (44 games, 59.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 824 games.
What is Pier Luigi Basso's FIDE rating?
Pier Luigi Basso is currently rated 2,500 in classical chess, 2,481 in rapid and 2,449 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,603 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Pier Luigi Basso played?
Our database contains 1,662 games by Pier Luigi Basso, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 736 wins, 630 draws, 296 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pier Luigi Basso?
1,662 games by Pier Luigi Basso 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.