Prepare against Francesco Lavorgna
Italy · World #90,860 classical · FIDE ID 899747
When preparing against Francesco Lavorgna, expect 1.c4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Francesco Lavorgna, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Lavorgna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Lavorgna 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 | 1,756 | 1,892 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,905 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,836 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 13 | 15 | 24 | 25.0% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Lavorgna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Lavorgna's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 37.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lavorgna usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 94.4% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Francesco Lavorgna's chess games
All 52 games by Francesco Lavorgna 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Janos Murin | 2,107 | 5th Mare di Fano Open | A24 |
| Aug 2016 | Vincenzo Rezzuti | 1,937 | 5th Mare di Fano Open | B14 |
| Aug 2016 | Alessandro Cirelli | 1,935 | 5th Mare di Fano Open | B15 |
| Aug 2016 | Lazar Petrovic | 1,650 | 26th ch-EU U14 | A14 |
| Aug 2015 | Maria Andolfatto | 1,634 | 35th Bratto Open C | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Mare di Fano Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| 35th Bratto Open C | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,734 |
| Milan Befana Open B | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,437 |
| 5th Milan Carnevale Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,723 |
| 35th Milan Crespi Open B | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,609 |
| 33rd Milan Crespi Open C | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,324 |
| 11th Portoroz Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Lavorgna's chess games?
52 games by Francesco Lavorgna, 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 Lavorgna has played.
What does Francesco Lavorgna play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Francesco Lavorgna opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Lavorgna answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francesco Lavorgna play as White?
As White, Francesco Lavorgna's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Lavorgna play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Lavorgna most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Francesco Lavorgna's FIDE rating?
Francesco Lavorgna is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Francesco Lavorgna played?
Our database contains 52 games by Francesco Lavorgna, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Lavorgna?
52 games by Francesco Lavorgna 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.