Prepare against Francesco Giusti
Italy · World #144,577 classical · FIDE ID 2801642
When preparing against Francesco Giusti, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 55 games by Francesco Giusti, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Giusti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Giusti 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 | 1,608 | 1,708 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,754 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,781 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 25 | 3 | 27 | 45.5% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Giusti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Giusti's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Giusti usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Giusti usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Giusti usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Giusti usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Giusti usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Francesco Giusti's chess games
All 55 games by Francesco Giusti in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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, 3 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Antonio Pappalardo | 1,783 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | B27 |
| Nov 2012 | Mario Ragoso | 1,661 | 9th Robecchetto Autumn Open | D02 |
| Apr 2014 | Igor Ruggeri | 1,622 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | A40 |
| May 2014 | Giuseppe De Regibus | 1,620 | 11th A Robecchetto Spring | D00 |
| Oct 2012 | Giovanni Marchesotti | 1,555 | 9th Robecchetto Autumn Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th A Robecchetto Spring | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,641 |
| 11th Robecchetto Autunn Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,534 |
| 9th Robecchetto Autumn Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,638 |
| 12th Robecchetto Primavera Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,452 |
| 10th Robecchetto Autunn Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,655 |
| 10th Robecchetto Spring Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,775 |
| Robecchetto Open B | 2005 | 5 | 0.5 | – |
| 2nd Omegna Open B | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Giusti's chess games?
55 games by Francesco Giusti, from Jan 2013 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 Giusti has played.
What does Francesco Giusti play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Francesco Giusti opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Giusti answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Francesco Giusti play as White?
As White, Francesco Giusti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Giusti play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Giusti most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Francesco Giusti's FIDE rating?
Francesco Giusti is currently rated 1,608 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,708 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Francesco Giusti played?
Our database contains 55 games by Francesco Giusti, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 3 draws, 27 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Giusti?
55 games by Francesco Giusti 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.