Prepare against Francesco De Gleria
IM · DEU · World #2,229 classical · FIDE ID 4630394
When preparing against Francesco De Gleria, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 556 games by Francesco De Gleria, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco De Gleria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco De Gleria 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 | 2,371 | 2,421 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,367 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 556 | 283 | 116 | 157 | 50.9% |
| As White | 272 | 155 | 51 | 66 | 57.0% |
| As Black | 284 | 128 | 65 | 91 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco De Gleria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco De Gleria's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 268 | 98.5% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gleria usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gleria usually continues d4 (69.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gleria usually continues Nf3 (69.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gleria usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 93.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 97.1% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Francesco De Gleria's chess games
All 556 games by Francesco De Gleria 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: 283 wins, 116 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 90 | 50/16/24 | 55.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 17/5/4 | 65.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 18/2/4 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 54 | 23/11/20 | 42.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | B53 |
| May 2001 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,531 | 3rd Julian Borowski-B | B53 |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Oct 1997 | Normunds Miezis | 2,515 | 8th Goch Open | B40 |
| May 2002 | Ralf Appel | 2,512 | 4th Julian Borowski B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U15 | 1994 | 22 | 16.5 | – |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-GER U20 | 1997 | 18 | 6 | 2,153 |
| Duesseldorf | 1995 | 18 | 9 | 2,310 |
| chT-GER U20 | 1999 | 15 | 11 | 2,383 |
| DLM U20 | 1995 | 14 | 11 | 2,383 |
| Bundesliga 1998-99 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,357 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco De Gleria's chess games?
556 games by Francesco De Gleria, 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 De Gleria has played.
What does Francesco De Gleria play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Francesco De Gleria opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco De Gleria answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...f6 (1% of games).
What openings does Francesco De Gleria play as White?
As White, Francesco De Gleria's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (90 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Scotch Game (24 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco De Gleria play as Black?
As Black, Francesco De Gleria most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 42.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Francesco De Gleria's FIDE rating?
Francesco De Gleria is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Francesco De Gleria played?
Our database contains 556 games by Francesco De Gleria, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 283 wins, 116 draws, 157 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco De Gleria?
556 games by Francesco De Gleria 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.