Prepare against Francesco Addante
Italy · World #21,215 classical · FIDE ID 28540115
When preparing against Francesco Addante, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Francesco Addante, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Addante's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Addante 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 | 2,048 | 2,048 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,901 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,841 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Addante's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Addante's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Addante usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Addante usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Addante usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Addante usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Francesco Addante's chess games
All 30 games by Francesco Addante in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Michael Dougherty | 2,146 | 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (1-37) | A07 |
| Jan 2026 | Alberto Perino | 2,089 | 21º Open Internazionale di Bolzano | A05 |
| Sep 2026 | Mattia Simonelli | 2,053 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O18 | A05 |
| Sep 2026 | Yussef Lorenzo Sertorio | 2,035 | CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O18 | A04 |
| Oct 2025 | Corrado Astengo | 2,006 | 47th Arco Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| CIG Italian Youth Championships U18 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (1-37) | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
| 21º Open Internazionale di Bolzano | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,004 |
| 48th International Chess Open Citta di Arco | Grupo A (38-104) | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2,199 |
| 9. Kaltern-Trophy 2026 | Open A | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Addante's chess games?
30 games by Francesco Addante, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 Francesco Addante has played.
What does Francesco Addante play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Francesco Addante opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Addante answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Francesco Addante play as White?
As White, Francesco Addante's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Keres Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Addante play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Addante most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Francesco Addante's FIDE rating?
Francesco Addante is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Francesco Addante played?
Our database contains 30 games by Francesco Addante, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Addante?
30 games by Francesco Addante 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.