Prepare against Francesco Impellizzeri
Italy · World #76,936 classical · FIDE ID 835994
When preparing against Francesco Impellizzeri, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 63 games by Francesco Impellizzeri, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Impellizzeri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Impellizzeri 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 | 1,799 | 1,892 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 26 | 8 | 29 | 41.3% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Impellizzeri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Impellizzeri's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 67.6% | 37.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 26.5% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Impellizzeri usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Impellizzeri usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Impellizzeri usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Impellizzeri usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Impellizzeri usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Impellizzeri usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Francesco Impellizzeri's chess games
All 63 games by Francesco Impellizzeri in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Franco Romagnoli | 2,110 | Franciacorta Open 1st | A59 |
| Jan 2007 | Domenico Acunzo | 1,829 | Bergamo Open 19th | C10 |
| Oct 2006 | Giulio Tentori | 1,814 | ch-Bergamo Province | D02 |
| Nov 2006 | Pierluigi Biava | 1,811 | ch-Bergamo Province | A91 |
| Nov 2005 | Mario Cambieri | 1,805 | ch-Bergamo Province | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bergamo Province | 2006 | 39 | 19 | 1,692 |
| Bergamo Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,862 |
| 4th Crema Open | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,304 |
| 15th Crema Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,684 |
| Bergamo Open 19th | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,779 |
| Franciacorta Open 1st | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,991 |
Interactive opening tree from all 63 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Impellizzeri's chess games?
63 games by Francesco Impellizzeri, from Jan 2008 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 Impellizzeri has played.
What does Francesco Impellizzeri play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Francesco Impellizzeri opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Impellizzeri answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Francesco Impellizzeri play as White?
As White, Francesco Impellizzeri's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Impellizzeri play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Impellizzeri most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Francesco Impellizzeri's FIDE rating?
Francesco Impellizzeri is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Francesco Impellizzeri played?
Our database contains 63 games by Francesco Impellizzeri, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Impellizzeri?
63 games by Francesco Impellizzeri 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.