Prepare against Enrico Faraoni
Italy · World #25,804 classical · FIDE ID 803391
When preparing against Enrico Faraoni, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 319 games by Enrico Faraoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Faraoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Faraoni 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 | 2,012 | 2,182 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,134 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,112 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 124 | 85 | 110 | 38.9% |
| As White | 160 | 67 | 45 | 48 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 159 | 57 | 40 | 62 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Faraoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Faraoni's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 57.5% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 15.6% | 68.0% |
| f4 | 24 | 15.0% | 45.8% |
| g4 | 11 | 6.9% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Faraoni usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Faraoni usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Faraoni usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Faraoni usually continues g4 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Faraoni usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Faraoni usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 15.0% | 54.2% |
| g5 | 11 | 13.8% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.5% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 48.0% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 14.0% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 4 | 8.0% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
Enrico Faraoni's chess games
All 319 games by Enrico Faraoni 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: 124 wins, 85 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 3/6/10 | 15.8% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Milan Mrdja | 2,450 | 16th Asti Open | B23 |
| Jan 1993 | Alberto E Colombo | 2,419 | chT-ITA | A48 |
| Apr 2009 | Andjelko Dragojlovic | 2,404 | 2nd Trento Open | A00 |
| Jan 1993 | Gianni Moritz Bozzi | 2,305 | chT-ITA | E76 |
| Jan 1997 | Fabrizio Molina | 2,290 | ch-Torino Assoluto 43rd | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin Open | 2000 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,263 |
| Torino Sada Open | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,191 |
| Torino Open 10 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,085 |
| 19th Asti Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| 17th Asti Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| 16th Asti Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| 2nd Torino Svolta Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-Turin Sociale Alfieri CC | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Faraoni's chess games?
319 games by Enrico Faraoni, 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 Enrico Faraoni has played.
What does Enrico Faraoni play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Enrico Faraoni opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Faraoni answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...g5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Enrico Faraoni play as White?
As White, Enrico Faraoni's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Grob's Attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Faraoni play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Faraoni most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Borg Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Enrico Faraoni's FIDE rating?
Enrico Faraoni is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Enrico Faraoni played?
Our database contains 319 games by Enrico Faraoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 85 draws, 110 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Faraoni?
319 games by Enrico Faraoni 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.