Prepare against Francesco Antognini
CHE · World #7,026 classical · FIDE ID 1308106
Our database contains 161 games by Francesco Antognini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Antognini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Antognini 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 | 2,224 | 2,287 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,231 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,275 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 46 | 49 | 66 | 28.6% |
| As White | 73 | 26 | 29 | 18 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 20 | 20 | 48 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Antognini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Antognini's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 63.0% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 35.6% | 51.9% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Antognini usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Antognini usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Antognini usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Antognini usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Antognini usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Antognini usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 81.8% | 25.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
Francesco Antognini's chess games
All 161 games by Francesco Antognini 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: 46 wins, 49 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E67 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B26 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Florian Jenni | 2,485 | Zuerich Open A 38th | E62 |
| Dec 2009 | Markus Klauser | 2,381 | 33rd Zuerich Open | B80 |
| Jul 2010 | Josef Jurek | 2,352 | ch-SUI Open | C06 |
| Jun 2001 | Bogdan-Gabriel Vioreanu | 2,339 | 2nd chT-EU U18 | B89 |
| Aug 2002 | David Isonzo | 2,337 | 22nd Bratto Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 38 | 16.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2015 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| 24th Bratto Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| 22nd Bratto Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 2,014 |
| ch-SUI | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,125 |
| Lausanne | 2004 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,122 |
| 2nd chT-EU U18 | 2001 | 7 | 2 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Antognini's chess games?
161 games by Francesco Antognini, 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 Francesco Antognini has played.
What does Francesco Antognini play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Francesco Antognini opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Antognini answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Francesco Antognini play as White?
As White, Francesco Antognini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Antognini play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Antognini most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Francesco Antognini's FIDE rating?
Francesco Antognini is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Francesco Antognini played?
Our database contains 161 games by Francesco Antognini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 49 draws, 66 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Antognini?
161 games by Francesco Antognini 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.