Prepare against Antonino Faraci
Italy · World #75,972 classical · FIDE ID 804410
When preparing against Antonino Faraci, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 10.5% over 19 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Antonino Faraci, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonino Faraci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonino Faraci 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 | 1,802 | 2,088 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,865 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 70 | 83 | 104 | 27.2% |
| As White | 126 | 34 | 49 | 43 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 131 | 36 | 34 | 61 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonino Faraci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonino Faraci's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 64.3% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 25.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.2% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Faraci usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Faraci usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Faraci usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Faraci usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Faraci usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Faraci usually continues b3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 82.1% | 42.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 67.5% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Antonino Faraci's chess games
All 257 games by Antonino Faraci in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 83 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/8/9 | 10.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1987 | Heinz Baumgartl | 2,335 | 29th Imperia Open | B77 |
| Aug 1999 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,293 | 41th Imperia Open A | B50 |
| Sep 2000 | Jaroslav Krouzel | 2,290 | 42nd Imperia Open A | C18 |
| Aug 1997 | Verter Cugini | 2,215 | 39th Imperia Open | A37 |
| Sep 1994 | Jiri Kalina | 2,200 | 36th Imperia Open A | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th Imperia Open A | 2018 | 16 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 25th Imperia Open | 1983 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| 38th Imperia Open | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,001 |
| 49th Imperia Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| 33rd Imperia Open | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 32nd Imperia Open | 1990 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| 26th Imperia Open | 1984 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 27th Imperia Open | 1985 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonino Faraci's chess games?
257 games by Antonino Faraci, from Apr 2003 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 Antonino Faraci has played.
What does Antonino Faraci play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Antonino Faraci opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonino Faraci answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Antonino Faraci play as White?
As White, Antonino Faraci's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonino Faraci play as Black?
As Black, Antonino Faraci most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Antonino Faraci's FIDE rating?
Antonino Faraci is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Antonino Faraci played?
Our database contains 257 games by Antonino Faraci, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 83 draws, 104 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonino Faraci?
257 games by Antonino Faraci 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.