Prepare against Francesco Foroni
Italy · World #80,097 classical · FIDE ID 835676
When preparing against Francesco Foroni, expect 1.Nf3 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Francesco Foroni, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Foroni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Foroni 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 | 1,789 | 1,930 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,883 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,877 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Foroni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Foroni's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 95.5% | 54.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 95% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Foroni usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Foroni usually continues e3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Foroni usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Foroni usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 78.6% |
Francesco Foroni's chess games
All 50 games by Francesco Foroni 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Lorenzo Bini | 2,039 | 2nd Pedavena Open A | A03 |
| Aug 2006 | Francesco Barro | 2,022 | 2nd Pedavena Open A | B00 |
| Dec 2009 | Gabriele Bongiorni | 1,804 | Robecchetto Open B 20th | A35 |
| Aug 2005 | Franco Belardinelli | 1,772 | 1st Pedavena Open B | B00 |
| Jan 2017 | Marcello Cecchi | 1,760 | Verona Open B | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| 2nd Pedavena Open A | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,004 |
| ch-Mantova Province | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| Robecchetto Open B 20th | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| Robecchetto Open B 19th | 2008 | 6 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 1st Pedavena Open B | 2005 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| chT-ITA Universities 3rd | 1995 | 5 | 3 | 1,913 |
| 26th Robecchetto Open B | 2015 | 4 | 4 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Foroni's chess games?
50 games by Francesco Foroni, 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 Foroni has played.
What does Francesco Foroni play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Francesco Foroni opens with 1.Nf3 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Foroni answers 1...Nc6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francesco Foroni play as White?
As White, Francesco Foroni's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Foroni play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Foroni most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Francesco Foroni's FIDE rating?
Francesco Foroni is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Francesco Foroni played?
Our database contains 50 games by Francesco Foroni, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Foroni?
50 games by Francesco Foroni 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.