Prepare against Francesco Bozzao
Italy · World #63,853 classical · FIDE ID 821306
When preparing against Francesco Bozzao, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 208 games by Francesco Bozzao, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Bozzao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Bozzao 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 | 1,842 | 1,976 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 66 | 60 | 82 | 31.7% |
| As White | 103 | 35 | 28 | 40 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 31 | 32 | 42 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Bozzao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Bozzao's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 56.3% | 38.8% |
| e4 | 41 | 39.8% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 38.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bozzao usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bozzao usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Bozzao usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Bozzao usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Bozzao usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bozzao usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 92.2% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 59.0% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 35.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Francesco Bozzao's chess games
All 208 games by Francesco Bozzao in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 66 wins, 60 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D66 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Alfonso Castellano | 2,500 | Venice Salvioli Open | B92 |
| Oct 2025 | Tymon Ochedzan | 2,312 | 47th Arco Open | C10 |
| Oct 2022 | Tamas Feher | 2,153 | 44th Arco Open | A37 |
| Oct 2006 | Wim Vink | 2,118 | 28th Arco Open | B17 |
| Dec 2012 | Walter Kassel | 1,912 | 15th Padova Open A | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mestre Sociale | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,515 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,843 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,604 |
| 13th Padova Open A | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| 15th Padova Open A | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,830 |
| 33rd Arco Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| 28th Arco Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| 37th Arco Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Bozzao's chess games?
208 games by Francesco Bozzao, from Jul 2005 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 Bozzao has played.
What does Francesco Bozzao play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Francesco Bozzao opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Bozzao answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Francesco Bozzao play as White?
As White, Francesco Bozzao's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Bozzao play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Bozzao most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Francesco Bozzao's FIDE rating?
Francesco Bozzao is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Francesco Bozzao played?
Our database contains 208 games by Francesco Bozzao, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 60 draws, 82 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Bozzao?
208 games by Francesco Bozzao 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.