Prepare against Fabrizio Ranieri
FM · Italy · World #11,359 classical · FIDE ID 806927
Our database contains 560 games by Fabrizio Ranieri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fabrizio Ranieri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabrizio Ranieri 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 | 2,149 | 2,305 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,337 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,263 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 560 | 261 | 169 | 130 | 46.6% |
| As White | 278 | 141 | 89 | 48 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 282 | 120 | 80 | 82 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabrizio Ranieri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabrizio Ranieri's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 277 | 99.6% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ranieri usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ranieri usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ranieri usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Ranieri usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 134 | 99.3% | 62.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 66.7% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 29 | 33.3% | 53.4% |
Fabrizio Ranieri's chess games
All 560 games by Fabrizio Ranieri 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: 261 wins, 169 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 42 | 17/17/8 | 40.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 24 | 14/9/1 | 58.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 17/11/6 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 10/11/8 | 34.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 14/4/1 | 73.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/7/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Evgeni Janev | 2,473 | Turin Open | C41 |
| Sep 2016 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,455 | Biella Open A 7th | D46 |
| Feb 2004 | Lexy Ortega | 2,454 | 12th Aosta Open | B43 |
| Aug 2011 | Daniele Genocchio | 2,446 | 31st Presolana Open | B28 |
| Aug 2012 | Folco Vincenzo Castaldo | 2,432 | 32nd Bratto Open B | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin Open | 2002 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,231 |
| Robecchetto Open | 2006 | 13 | 9 | 2,306 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| 28th Bratto Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| 22nd Ivrea Eporediese Open | 2005 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,096 |
| 19th Bratto Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 22nd Bratto Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| Eporediese Open | 2001 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,457 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Folco Vincenzo Castaldo (14 games)
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Where can I find Fabrizio Ranieri's chess games?
560 games by Fabrizio Ranieri, 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 Fabrizio Ranieri has played.
What does Fabrizio Ranieri play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Fabrizio Ranieri opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabrizio Ranieri answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Fabrizio Ranieri play as White?
As White, Fabrizio Ranieri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabrizio Ranieri play as Black?
As Black, Fabrizio Ranieri most often plays: French: Classical Variation (34 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Fabrizio Ranieri's FIDE rating?
Fabrizio Ranieri is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (May 2011).
How many games has Fabrizio Ranieri played?
Our database contains 560 games by Fabrizio Ranieri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 261 wins, 169 draws, 130 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabrizio Ranieri?
560 games by Fabrizio Ranieri 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.