Prepare against Francesco Grillo
Italy · World #307,339 classical · FIDE ID 822361
When preparing against Francesco Grillo, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Francesco Grillo, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Grillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Grillo 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 | 1,658 | 2,037 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,636 | 1,826 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 399 rated games against 349 different opponents, across 70 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 327 | 125 | 82 | 120 | 38.2% | 1,659 | 1,648 | 9 |
| Rapid | 72 | 27 | 5 | 40 | 37.5% | 1,665 | 1,665 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 92 | 13 | 21 | 58 | 14.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 177 | 83 | 49 | 45 | 46.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 65 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | – | – |
| 2025 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1,741 | 1,741 |
| 2024 | 50 | 18 | 10 | 22 | 1,611 | 1,571 |
| 2023 | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 1,434 | 1,410 |
| 2022 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 1,444 | 1,475 |
| 2021 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 1,648 | 1,709 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,332 | 1,598 |
| 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1,630 | 1,658 |
| 2018 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 1,661 | 1,661 |
| 2017 | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 1,714 | 1,694 |
| 2016 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1,646 | 1,735 |
| 2015 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1,779 | 1,690 |
| 2014 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1,697 | 1,597 |
| 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1,809 | 1,720 |
| 2012 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1,750 | 1,636 |
| 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,993 | 1,943 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,031 | 1,951 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1,864 | 1,597 |
| 2008 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1,983 | 1,983 |
| 2007 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1,796 | 1,796 |
| 2006 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1,954 | 1,954 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Grillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Grillo's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Grillo usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Grillo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Grillo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Grillo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Grillo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Grillo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Francesco Grillo's chess games
All 30 games by Francesco Grillo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Riccardo Annoni | 2,075 | Salsomaggiore Terme Open | B23 |
| Dec 2005 | Massimo Nardone | 1,910 | 26th Milan Crespi Open | A88 |
| Mar 2016 | Michele Gorini | 1,622 | ch-Parma Province | A06 |
| Mar 2016 | Luciano Fischetti | 1,552 | ch-Parma Province | A03 |
| Sep 2015 | Nazario Menato | 1,529 | 16th Crema Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,182 |
| 16th Crema Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,753 |
| ch-Parma Province | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,647 |
| 1st Piacenza Ruscitti Memorial | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,312 |
| 1st Piacenza Open | 2005 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,815 |
| 26th Milan Crespi Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Grillo's chess games?
30 games by Francesco Grillo, from Jul 2005 to Oct 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 Grillo has played.
What does Francesco Grillo play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Francesco Grillo opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Grillo answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Francesco Grillo play as White?
As White, Francesco Grillo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Grillo play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Grillo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Francesco Grillo's FIDE rating?
Francesco Grillo is currently rated 1,658 in classical chess, 1,636 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Francesco Grillo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Francesco Grillo, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Grillo?
30 games by Francesco Grillo 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.