Prepare against Francesco Fassio
Italy · World #130,968 classical · FIDE ID 835560
When preparing against Francesco Fassio, expect 1.c4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Francesco Fassio, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Fassio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Fassio 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 | 1,644 | 1,733 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,650 | 1,708 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 43 | 14 | 65 | 35.2% |
| As White | 59 | 20 | 6 | 33 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 8 | 32 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Fassio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Fassio's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 66.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 25.4% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Fassio usually continues Nc3 (17.9% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Fassio usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Fassio usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fassio usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Fassio usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Fassio usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 88.5% | 26.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Francesco Fassio's chess games
All 122 games by Francesco Fassio in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 43 wins, 14 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 25 | 7/3/15 | 28.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Davide Zunino | 1,986 | ch-Piemonte | D10 |
| Sep 2009 | Stefano Manni | 1,980 | 9th Turin Piemonte Open | A37 |
| Oct 2013 | Francesca Matta | 1,898 | Nichelino Open B 14th | D46 |
| Apr 2010 | Simone Cavaliere | 1,883 | 2nd Torino Alfieri Open | A16 |
| Apr 2008 | Giuliana Fittante | 1,854 | ch-Piemonte | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Torino Province | 2016 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,714 |
| ch-Piemonte | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| Torino 150 Italy Unity Open B | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,552 |
| Torino Estate Alfieri B | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
| 3rd Torino Martedi-C | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,693 |
| Turin FreeTUR Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,649 |
| Torino dell'Ariete Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,669 |
| 8th Nichelino Open | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Fassio's chess games?
122 games by Francesco Fassio, from Oct 2007 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 Fassio has played.
What does Francesco Fassio play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Francesco Fassio opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Fassio answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Francesco Fassio play as White?
As White, Francesco Fassio's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Fassio play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Fassio most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Francesco Fassio's FIDE rating?
Francesco Fassio is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess, 1,650 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Francesco Fassio played?
Our database contains 122 games by Francesco Fassio, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 14 draws, 65 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Fassio?
122 games by Francesco Fassio 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.