Prepare against Valerio Luciani
FM · Italy · World #14,357 classical · FIDE ID 803731
Our database contains 758 games by Valerio Luciani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valerio Luciani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerio Luciani 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 | 2,112 | 2,300 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,300 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,342 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 758 | 311 | 221 | 226 | 41.0% |
| As White | 368 | 178 | 96 | 94 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 390 | 133 | 125 | 132 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerio Luciani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerio Luciani's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 252 | 68.5% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 58 | 15.8% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 43 | 11.7% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Luciani usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Luciani usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Luciani usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Luciani usually continues Nc3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Luciani usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Luciani usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 142 | 69.3% | 41.9% |
| d6 | 37 | 18.0% | 71.6% |
| c5 | 23 | 11.2% | 58.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 64 | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 35 | 30.4% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 8.7% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Valerio Luciani's chess games
All 758 games by Valerio Luciani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 311 wins, 221 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 17/9/7 | 51.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 14/9/4 | 51.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 75 | 31/23/21 | 41.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 55 | 9/15/31 | 16.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 36 | 23/7/6 | 63.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 5/9/10 | 20.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Artashes Minasian | 2,575 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | C64 |
| Feb 1999 | Robert Zelcic | 2,554 | Saint Vincent Open | A29 |
| Aug 2018 | Fabio Bruno | 2,438 | Porto San Giorgio Open 28th | A46 |
| Jan 1998 | Igor Naumkin | 2,435 | Saint Vincent Open | A88 |
| Jan 1998 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,420 | Saint Vincent Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA sf | 2015 | 24 | 11 | 2,231 |
| Porto San Giorgio Open | 2020 | 23 | 15 | 2,211 |
| Toscolano Open | 1997 | 18 | 9 | 2,244 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 1998 | 15 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Saint Vincent Open | 1999 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,446 |
| San Benedetto Open | 1999 | 14 | 6 | 2,212 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,277 |
| ch-Verona Province | 2014 | 11 | 10 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerio Luciani's chess games?
758 games by Valerio Luciani, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Valerio Luciani has played.
What does Valerio Luciani play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Valerio Luciani opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerio Luciani answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Valerio Luciani play as White?
As White, Valerio Luciani's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerio Luciani play as Black?
As Black, Valerio Luciani most often plays: Dutch Defense (75 games, 41.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (55 games, 16.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (36 games, 63.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Valerio Luciani's FIDE rating?
Valerio Luciani is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Valerio Luciani played?
Our database contains 758 games by Valerio Luciani, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 221 draws, 226 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerio Luciani?
758 games by Valerio Luciani 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.