Prepare against Francesco Furnari
Italy · World #81,057 classical · FIDE ID 840726
When preparing against Francesco Furnari, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Francesco Furnari, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Furnari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Furnari 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 | 1,786 | 1,872 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,733 | 1,791 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,849 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 19 | 6 | 16 | 46.3% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Furnari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Furnari's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 34.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Furnari usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Furnari usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Furnari usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Furnari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Furnari usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Furnari usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Francesco Furnari's chess games
All 41 games by Francesco Furnari in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Salvatore Culle | 1,996 | 2nd Dioscuri Open | C06 |
| Sep 2009 | Vito Ielapi | 1,887 | 7th Amantea Open B | D46 |
| Sep 2009 | Giuseppe Guido Caporale | 1,844 | 7th Amantea Open B | B87 |
| Jan 2012 | Marcello Rametta | 1,744 | 5th Costa Viola Open B | C02 |
| Jul 2014 | Candido Manfredi | 1,726 | Isola di Capo Rizzuto Open | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Amantea Open B | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| Isola di Capo Rizzuto Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,864 |
| 1st Nicolosi Etna Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,906 |
| 5th Costa Viola Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
| 4th St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open B | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,835 |
| 2nd Dioscuri Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Furnari's chess games?
41 games by Francesco Furnari, from Jan 2009 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 Furnari has played.
What does Francesco Furnari play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Francesco Furnari opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Furnari answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francesco Furnari play as White?
As White, Francesco Furnari's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Furnari play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Furnari most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Francesco Furnari's FIDE rating?
Francesco Furnari is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,733 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Francesco Furnari played?
Our database contains 41 games by Francesco Furnari, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Furnari?
41 games by Francesco Furnari 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.