Prepare against Andrea Favaloro
IM · Italy · World #1,351 classical · FIDE ID 885940
When preparing against Andrea Favaloro, expect 1.Nf3 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.6% over 37 games.
Our database contains 391 games by Andrea Favaloro, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrea Favaloro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrea Favaloro 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 | 2,421 | 2,428 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,387 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,349 | 2,349 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 121 | 202 | 68 | 30.9% |
| As White | 193 | 68 | 96 | 29 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 198 | 53 | 106 | 39 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrea Favaloro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrea Favaloro's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 115 | 59.6% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 46 | 23.8% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 8.8% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.6% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Favaloro usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Favaloro usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Favaloro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 57.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Favaloro usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Favaloro usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Favaloro usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 56.8% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 16 | 19.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.9% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 48.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 35 | 48.6% | 52.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Andrea Favaloro's chess games
All 391 games by Andrea Favaloro in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 121 wins, 202 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 45 | 14/21/10 | 31.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 8/22/7 | 21.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Sebastian Dario Iermito | 2,533 | chT-ITA GpB 54th | A33 |
| Aug 2022 | Darko Doric | 2,473 | 20th Spilimbergo Open | A07 |
| Apr 2022 | Fabio Bellini | 2,428 | chT-ITA 53rd | C50 |
| Jan 2024 | Duilio Collutiis | 2,344 | 53rd Torino Open | E68 |
| Apr 2023 | Federico Manca | 2,339 | chT-ITA GpB 54th | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-ITA U16 | 2014 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,108 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,248 |
| 84th ch-ITA | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,413 |
| 53rd Torino Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,425 |
| 27th Nova Gorica Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,353 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrea Favaloro's chess games?
391 games by Andrea Favaloro, from Mar 2012 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 Andrea Favaloro has played.
What does Andrea Favaloro play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Andrea Favaloro opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrea Favaloro answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games).
What openings does Andrea Favaloro play as White?
As White, Andrea Favaloro's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (45 games, 31.1% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrea Favaloro play as Black?
As Black, Andrea Favaloro most often plays: Indian Defense (37 games, 21.6% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Andrea Favaloro's FIDE rating?
Andrea Favaloro is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,349 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,428 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Andrea Favaloro played?
Our database contains 391 games by Andrea Favaloro, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 202 draws, 68 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrea Favaloro?
391 games by Andrea Favaloro 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.