Prepare against Carlo Castelfranchi
Italy · World #38,009 classical · FIDE ID 803219
Our database contains 232 games by Carlo Castelfranchi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlo Castelfranchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlo Castelfranchi 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 | 1,944 | 2,165 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,956 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 64 | 74 | 94 | 27.6% |
| As White | 110 | 35 | 34 | 41 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 122 | 29 | 40 | 53 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlo Castelfranchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlo Castelfranchi's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 96.4% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Castelfranchi usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Castelfranchi usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Castelfranchi usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Castelfranchi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Castelfranchi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 95.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Carlo Castelfranchi's chess games
All 232 games by Carlo Castelfranchi 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: 64 wins, 74 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 53 | 11/17/25 | 20.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Carlo Rossi | 2,346 | 13th Trieste Open | B00 |
| Feb 1994 | Mario Cocozza | 2,320 | chT-ITA A1 | B05 |
| Jan 1984 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,280 | 6th Conca della Presolana Open | B99 |
| Jan 1996 | Massimiliano Lucaroni | 2,260 | chT-ITA 28th | C65 |
| Jan 1994 | Krisztian Kerek | 2,255 | Budapest FS07 IM | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Open | 2007 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,202 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 1994 | 13 | 5 | 2,195 |
| Budapest FS10 IM | 1996 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
| 27th Bratto Open A | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
| 23rd Bratto Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,976 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-B | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,240 |
| 27th Imperia Open | 1985 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlo Castelfranchi's chess games?
232 games by Carlo Castelfranchi, 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 Carlo Castelfranchi has played.
What does Carlo Castelfranchi play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Carlo Castelfranchi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlo Castelfranchi answers 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Carlo Castelfranchi play as White?
As White, Carlo Castelfranchi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlo Castelfranchi play as Black?
As Black, Carlo Castelfranchi most often plays: Alekhine Defense (53 games, 20.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Carlo Castelfranchi's FIDE rating?
Carlo Castelfranchi is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Carlo Castelfranchi played?
Our database contains 232 games by Carlo Castelfranchi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 74 draws, 94 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlo Castelfranchi?
232 games by Carlo Castelfranchi 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.