Prepare against Folco Ferretti
FM · Italy · World #7,358 classical · FIDE ID 802328
When preparing against Folco Ferretti, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 461 games by Folco Ferretti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Folco Ferretti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Folco Ferretti 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 | 2,217 | 2,325 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,255 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,237 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 461 | 195 | 128 | 138 | 42.3% |
| As White | 239 | 104 | 68 | 67 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 222 | 91 | 60 | 71 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Folco Ferretti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Folco Ferretti's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 57.7% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 25.5% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 33 | 13.8% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ferretti usually continues c3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ferretti usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Ferretti usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ferretti usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ferretti usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Ferretti usually continues d3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 43.8% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 20 | 19.0% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 18 | 17.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 69.0% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 26 | 31.0% | 57.7% |
Folco Ferretti's chess games
All 461 games by Folco Ferretti 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: 195 wins, 128 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 8/6/12 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Giorgi Kacheishvili | 2,590 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | D11 |
| Aug 2008 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,528 | 3rd Senigallia Open | A30 |
| Aug 2002 | Erald Dervishi | 2,523 | Genova Open 6th | C55 |
| Jan 1993 | Alexey Ivanov | 2,505 | 09th Cappelle Open | C47 |
| Jul 2002 | Gojko Laketic | 2,448 | 1st Bergamo Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2000 | 20 | 10 | 2,345 |
| Rome Open | 1995 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,238 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,321 |
| Venice Open | 1997 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,294 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,309 |
| 1st ch-ITA sf g/5' | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,207 |
| 17th Bratto Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| Bologna | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Folco Ferretti's chess games?
461 games by Folco Ferretti, 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 Folco Ferretti has played.
What does Folco Ferretti play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Folco Ferretti opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Folco Ferretti answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Folco Ferretti play as White?
As White, Folco Ferretti's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Folco Ferretti play as Black?
As Black, Folco Ferretti most often plays: Philidor (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Folco Ferretti's FIDE rating?
Folco Ferretti is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Folco Ferretti played?
Our database contains 461 games by Folco Ferretti, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 128 draws, 138 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Folco Ferretti?
461 games by Folco Ferretti 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.