Prepare against Francesco Montani
Italy · World #17,238 classical · FIDE ID 813397
Our database contains 95 games by Francesco Montani, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francesco Montani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francesco Montani 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 | 2,082 | 2,245 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,199 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 40 | 21 | 34 | 42.1% |
| As White | 48 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francesco Montani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francesco Montani's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 37.5% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 14 | 29.2% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 27.1% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Montani usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Montani usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Montani usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Montani usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Montani usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …f6 (7% of these games) — Montani usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 30.8% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Francesco Montani's chess games
All 95 games by Francesco Montani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 40 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Alberto David | 2,595 | 32nd Bratto Open | A14 |
| Aug 2011 | Dominik Pedzich | 2,418 | 31st Bratto Open | E61 |
| Feb 2004 | Thierry Nieus | 2,252 | 3rd Melegnano Open | A57 |
| Aug 2011 | Claudio Pantaleoni | 2,166 | 31st Bratto Open | A15 |
| Nov 2004 | Roberto Piantoni | 2,133 | 9th Gorgonzola Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan SSM Open | 2013 | 12 | 8 | 2,083 |
| Milan Open 01 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| 32nd Milan Crespi Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| Caorle Open | 1984 | 8 | 3 | 2,197 |
| 02 Milan Open | 2012 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,379 |
| 3rd Bresso Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,004 |
| 9th Gorgonzola Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,289 |
| 3rd Crema Open | 2001 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francesco Montani's chess games?
95 games by Francesco Montani, from Oct 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 Montani has played.
What does Francesco Montani play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Francesco Montani opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francesco Montani answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Francesco Montani play as White?
As White, Francesco Montani's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francesco Montani play as Black?
As Black, Francesco Montani most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Francesco Montani's FIDE rating?
Francesco Montani is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Francesco Montani played?
Our database contains 95 games by Francesco Montani, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 21 draws, 34 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francesco Montani?
95 games by Francesco Montani 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.