Prepare against Fausto Govoni
Italy · World #30,215 classical · FIDE ID 801879
When preparing against Fausto Govoni, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 48 games by Fausto Govoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fausto Govoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fausto Govoni 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 | 1,984 | 2,280 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,018 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,200 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 29.2% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fausto Govoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fausto Govoni's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Govoni usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Govoni usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Govoni usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Fausto Govoni's chess games
All 48 games by Fausto Govoni 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,451 | ch-ITA sf 69th | B23 |
| Apr 2012 | Pierluigi Piscopo | 2,383 | chT-ITA | B50 |
| Oct 2004 | Niccolo' Ronchetti | 2,304 | ch-Bologna Assoluto | B23 |
| Jun 2006 | Alban Delorme | 2,298 | 2nd San Marino Open | B23 |
| Oct 2004 | Marco Mascellani | 2,271 | ch-Bologna Assoluto | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cento Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| ch-ITA sf 69th | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,167 |
| Lega Veneta 7th | 1984 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-Bologna Assoluto | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| Bologna | 1991 | 3 | 0 | 1,805 |
| 3rd Imola Open | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,822 |
| chT-ITA | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,270 |
| ITA-GER Match | 1988 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fausto Govoni's chess games?
48 games by Fausto Govoni, 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 Fausto Govoni has played.
What does Fausto Govoni play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Fausto Govoni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fausto Govoni answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Fausto Govoni play as White?
As White, Fausto Govoni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fausto Govoni play as Black?
As Black, Fausto Govoni most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Fausto Govoni's FIDE rating?
Fausto Govoni is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Fausto Govoni played?
Our database contains 48 games by Fausto Govoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fausto Govoni?
48 games by Fausto Govoni 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.