Prepare against Ettore Faraone
CHE · World #36,580 classical · FIDE ID 1311484
When preparing against Ettore Faraone, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 73 games by Ettore Faraone, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ettore Faraone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ettore Faraone 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 | 1,951 | 2,135 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 17 | 17 | 39 | 23.3% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 36 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ettore Faraone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ettore Faraone's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 89.2% | 43.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Faraone usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Faraone usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Faraone usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Faraone usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Faraone usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
Ettore Faraone's chess games
All 73 games by Ettore Faraone in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Johannes Paul | 2,331 | Basel Open | C06 |
| Jan 2018 | Michail Petermann | 2,251 | Basel Open | B23 |
| Jan 2013 | Nicolas Curien | 2,239 | 15th Basel Hilton Open | C03 |
| Jan 2017 | Gerhard Lorscheid | 2,203 | Basel Open | B07 |
| Jan 2018 | Reyk Schaefer | 2,162 | Basel Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2019 | 42 | 14 | 2,016 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 1,897 |
| 4th Davos Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,125 |
| 15th Basel Hilton Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| 5th Davos Open | 2006 | 5 | 1 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ettore Faraone's chess games?
73 games by Ettore Faraone, from Oct 2005 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 Ettore Faraone has played.
What does Ettore Faraone play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Ettore Faraone opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ettore Faraone answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Ettore Faraone play as White?
As White, Ettore Faraone's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ettore Faraone play as Black?
As Black, Ettore Faraone most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ettore Faraone's FIDE rating?
Ettore Faraone is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Ettore Faraone played?
Our database contains 73 games by Ettore Faraone, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ettore Faraone?
73 games by Ettore Faraone 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.