Prepare against Francesco Malano
Italy · World #115,069 classical · FIDE ID 805793
When preparing against Francesco Malano, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (30%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 322 games by Francesco Malano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Malano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Malano 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 | 1,687 | 2,079 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,933 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 95 | 76 | 151 | 29.5% |
| As White | 155 | 54 | 31 | 70 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 167 | 41 | 45 | 81 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Malano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Malano's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 87 | 56.1% | 45.4% |
| d4 | 27 | 17.4% | 51.9% |
| f4 | 18 | 11.6% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 7.1% | 22.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 45.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Malano usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Malano usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Malano usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Malano usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Malano usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Malano usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 80.8% | 36.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 16.7% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 29.8% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 29.8% | 23.5% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Francesco Malano's chess games
All 322 games by Francesco Malano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 76 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 8/11/19 | 21.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/5/6 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Milan Mrdja | 2,450 | 16th Asti Open | A00 |
| Sep 2000 | Petr Mlynek | 2,200 | 42nd Imperia Open A | B22 |
| Nov 2001 | Enrico Faraoni | 2,182 | 46th Torino-ch Assoluto | A16 |
| Sep 2000 | Wolfgang Egartner | 2,166 | 42nd Imperia Open A | D05 |
| Jan 1996 | Hans Dinser | 2,165 | 38th Imperia Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin Open | 2006 | 26 | 7.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-Torino Province | 2016 | 21 | 14.5 | 1,992 |
| 18th Asti Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 2nd Torino Svolta Open | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,892 |
| 16th Asti Open | 1995 | 9 | 2 | 2,000 |
| 19th Asti Open | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 1,956 |
| 42nd Imperia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| 41st Imperia Open A | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Malano's chess games?
322 games by Francesco Malano, from Apr 2003 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 Malano has played.
What does Francesco Malano play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Francesco Malano opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Malano answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Francesco Malano play as White?
As White, Francesco Malano's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Bird's opening (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Malano play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Malano most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Francesco Malano's FIDE rating?
Francesco Malano is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Francesco Malano played?
Our database contains 322 games by Francesco Malano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 76 draws, 151 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Malano?
322 games by Francesco Malano 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.