Prepare against Felice Maria Francario
CM · Italy · World #13,634 classical · FIDE ID 28561732
When preparing against Felice Maria Francario, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 65 games by Felice Maria Francario, covering Jan 2022 to Nov 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 | 2,122 | 2,201 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,137 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,183 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 16 | 17 | 32 | 24.6% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 25.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 792 rated games against 462 different opponents, across 124 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 336 | 179 | 79 | 78 | 53.3% | 1,768 | 1,875 | 17 |
| Rapid | 336 | 169 | 74 | 93 | 50.3% | 1,947 | 1,783 | 13 |
| Blitz | 100 | 55 | 20 | 25 | 55.0% | – | – | 20 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 116 | 27 | 33 | 56 | 23.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 221 | 138 | 55 | 28 | 62.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 11 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
19 tournament wins from 115 events, 10 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 135 | 76 | 34 | 25 | 1,967 | 2,112 |
| 2025 | 210 | 107 | 58 | 45 | 1,980 | 2,066 |
| 2024 | 283 | 143 | 72 | 68 | 1,755 | 1,854 |
| 2023 | 98 | 59 | 8 | 31 | 1,473 | 1,589 |
| 2022 | 61 | 26 | 8 | 27 | 1,427 | 1,352 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
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 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 69.0% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Francario usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Francario usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Francario usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.a3 — 14% 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 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Felice Maria Francario's chess games
All 65 games by Felice Maria Francario in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 17 draws, 32 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% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |
| Memorial Giancarlo GERVASI | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,932 |
| La Regina degli Scacchi | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| European Youth Chess Championship 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felice Maria Francario's chess games?
65 games by Felice Maria Francario, from Jan 2022 to Nov 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 29 games with White in our database, Felice Maria Francario opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.a3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felice Maria Francario answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...a6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...a6 (14% 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 30 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 (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Felice Maria Francario's FIDE rating?
Felice Maria Francario is currently rated 2,122 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 65 games by Felice Maria Francario, covering Jan 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 17 draws, 32 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felice Maria Francario?
65 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.