Prepare against Francesco Gabassi
Italy · World #88,832 classical · FIDE ID 825077
When preparing against Francesco Gabassi, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (60%).
Our database contains 42 games by Francesco Gabassi, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Gabassi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Gabassi 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 | 1,762 | 1,901 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,783 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Gabassi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Gabassi's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gabassi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Gabassi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Gabassi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Gabassi usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gabassi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Gabassi usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Francesco Gabassi's chess games
All 42 games by Francesco Gabassi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Andrea Bianchi | 2,148 | 16th Venice Autumn Open | B07 |
| Oct 2016 | Giuliano Cesaro | 1,893 | 23rd Venice Autumn Open A | E60 |
| Jul 2008 | Claudio Muzzolini | 1,868 | 1st Udine Oro Caffe Open | B01 |
| Nov 2018 | Yves Bonan | 1,854 | 25th Venice Autumn Open | D78 |
| Jan 2018 | Ziga Brank | 1,797 | 23rd Nova Gorica Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Nova Gorica Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| 3rd Udine Oro Caffe Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,796 |
| 2nd Udine Oro Caffe Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,646 |
| 1st Udine Oro Caffe Open | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,019 |
| 16th Venice Autumn Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| 25th Venice Autumn Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,778 |
| 23rd Venice Autumn Open A | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,677 |
| ITA Open | 1995 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Gabassi's chess games?
42 games by Francesco Gabassi, from Apr 2006 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 Gabassi has played.
What does Francesco Gabassi play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Francesco Gabassi opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Gabassi answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Francesco Gabassi play as White?
As White, Francesco Gabassi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Gabassi play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Gabassi most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Francesco Gabassi's FIDE rating?
Francesco Gabassi is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Francesco Gabassi played?
Our database contains 42 games by Francesco Gabassi, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Gabassi?
42 games by Francesco Gabassi 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.