Prepare against Felice Maria Francario
CM · Italy · World #17,569 classical · FIDE ID 28561732
When preparing against Felice Maria Francario, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 59 games by Felice Maria Francario, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Felice Maria Francario's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felice Maria Francario 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 | 2,080 | 2,201 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,137 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,183 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 15 | 16 | 28 | 25.4% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felice Maria Francario's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felice Maria Francario's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 66.7% | 55.6% |
| a3 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Francario usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Francario usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Francario usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.a3 — 15% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Francario usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Francario usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Felice Maria Francario's chess games
All 59 games by Felice Maria Francario in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Sep 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sami Al Atarji | 2,203 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Guillaume Garde | 2,200 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos | 2,159 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Dirk Troltenier | 2,126 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | Damian Markowski | 2,108 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 35 | 8 | 1,946 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,071 |
| CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| La Regina degli Scacchi | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felice Maria Francario's chess games?
59 games by Felice Maria Francario, from Jan 2022 to Sep 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 Felice Maria Francario has played.
What does Felice Maria Francario play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Felice Maria Francario opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.a3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felice Maria Francario answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...a6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...a6 (20% of games).
What openings does Felice Maria Francario play as White?
As White, Felice Maria Francario's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Anderssen's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felice Maria Francario play as Black?
As Black, Felice Maria Francario most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); St. George Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Felice Maria Francario's FIDE rating?
Felice Maria Francario is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Felice Maria Francario played?
Our database contains 59 games by Felice Maria Francario, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 28 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felice Maria Francario?
59 games by Felice Maria Francario 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.